{"id":52029,"date":"2025-07-31T15:53:05","date_gmt":"2025-07-31T07:53:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/?p=52029"},"modified":"2026-01-08T16:20:26","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T08:20:26","slug":"what-is-a-hardcover-book-and-how-to-choose-the-right-materials","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/blog\/what-is-a-hardcover-book-and-how-to-choose-the-right-materials\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is a Hardcover Book? And How to Choose the Right Materials"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"52029\" class=\"elementor elementor-52029\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-27856d6 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"27856d6\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c03319b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c03319b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"574\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/What-Is-a-Hardcover-Book.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-52033\" alt=\"What Is a Hardcover Book\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/What-Is-a-Hardcover-Book.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/What-Is-a-Hardcover-Book-500x287.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/What-Is-a-Hardcover-Book-100x57.webp 100w, https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/What-Is-a-Hardcover-Book-768x441.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d22b02 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4d22b02\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In today&#8217;s world where digital reading continues to grow in popularity, there remains a quaint appeal to printed books with beautifully designed covers and special editions. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/hardcover-book-printing\/\">Hardcover books<\/a> in particular have become a favorite among collectors, artists, and readers who appreciate exceptional quality and craftsmanship. Read on to discover how to get the most out of your hardcover book:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-803e28c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"803e28c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Is a Hardcover Book?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7cd7268 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7cd7268\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A hardcover book \u2014 also called a hardback, hardbound, casebound, or case-wrapped \u2014 is a type of book that uses a specific binding known for its rigid protective covers. These covers typically consist of printed paper, cloth, or faux leather wrapped around sturdy gray boards that usually range from 1 mm to 3 mm thick. These durable boards are what give hardcover books their name.<\/p><p>The construction of a hardcover book involves attaching sewn or PUR-glued interior pages to gray boards using end sheets (also known as endpapers). The gray boards extend slightly (typically about 3 mm) beyond the edges of the interior pages, providing extra protection while also enhancing visual appeal.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-93e552a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"93e552a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Are the Components of a Hardcover Book?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b0088bc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b0088bc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Understanding the key components of a hardcover book can help you make informed design choices:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fbf192c hotspot-image elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-hotspot\" data-id=\"fbf192c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;hotspot&quot;:[{&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;800174a&quot;,&quot;hotspot_label&quot;:&quot;\\u2022\\tRigid Gray Board&quot;,&quot;hotspot_tooltip_content&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;Provides structural support for the hardcover.&lt;\\\/p&gt;&quot;,&quot;hotspot_offset_x&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:58,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;hotspot_offset_y&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:31,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;hotspot_tooltip_position&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;hotspot_link&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;is_external&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;nofollow&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;custom_attributes&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;hotspot_icon&quot;:{&quot;value&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;library&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;hotspot_custom_size&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;hotspot_horizontal&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;hotspot_vertical&quot;:&quot;top&quot;,&quot;hotspot_position&quot;:null,&quot;hotspot_position_tablet&quot;:null,&quot;hotspot_position_mobile&quot;:null,&quot;hotspot_icon_position&quot;:null,&quot;hotspot_icon_spacing&quot;:null,&quot;hotspot_width&quot;:null,&quot;hotspot_height&quot;:null,&quot;hotspot_offset_x_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;hotspot_offset_x_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;hotspot_offset_y_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;hotspot_offset_y_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;hotspot_tooltip_width&quot;:null,&quot;hotspot_tooltip_width_tablet&quot;:null,&quot;hotspot_tooltip_width_mobile&quot;:null,&quot;hotspot_tooltip_text_wrap&quot;:null},{&quot;hotspot_label&quot;:&quot;\\u2022\\tEnd Sheets&quot;,&quot;hotspot_tooltip_content&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;Connects interior pages to the gray boards.&lt;\\\/p&gt;&quot;,&quot;hotspot_offset_x&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:35,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;hotspot_offset_y&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:67,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;4ce413a&quot;,&quot;hotspot_link&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;is_external&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;nofollow&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;custom_attributes&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;hotspot_icon&quot;:{&quot;value&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;library&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;hotspot_custom_size&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;hotspot_horizontal&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;hotspot_vertical&quot;:&quot;top&quot;,&quot;hotspot_tooltip_position&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;hotspot_position&quot;:null,&quot;hotspot_position_tablet&quot;:null,&quot;hotspot_position_mobile&quot;:null,&quot;hotspot_icon_position&quot;:null,&quot;hotspot_icon_spacing&quot;:null,&quot;hotspot_width&quot;:null,&quot;hotspot_height&quot;:null,&quot;hotspot_offset_x_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;hotspot_offset_x_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;hotspot_offset_y_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;hotspot_offset_y_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;hotspot_tooltip_width&quot;:null,&quot;hotspot_tooltip_width_tablet&quot;:null,&quot;hotspot_tooltip_width_mobile&quot;:null,&quot;hotspot_tooltip_text_wrap&quot;:null},{&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;05c64d7&quot;,&quot;hotspot_label&quot;:&quot;\\u2022\\tWrapped Cover Material&quot;,&quot;hotspot_tooltip_content&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;Provides the cover\\u2019s outer appearance. 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\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-hotspot__label\">\u2022\tRigid Gray Board<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-hotspot__tooltip  e-hotspot--tooltip-position e-hotspot--fade-in-out \" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Provides structural support for the hardcover.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-hotspot elementor-repeater-item-4ce413a  e-hotspot--position-left e-hotspot--position-top  \">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-hotspot__button \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-hotspot__label\">\u2022\tEnd Sheets<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-hotspot__tooltip  e-hotspot--tooltip-position e-hotspot--fade-in-out \" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Connects interior pages to the gray boards.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-hotspot elementor-repeater-item-05c64d7  e-hotspot--position-left e-hotspot--position-top  \">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-hotspot__button \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-hotspot__label\">\u2022\tWrapped Cover Material<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-hotspot__tooltip  e-hotspot--tooltip-position e-hotspot--fade-in-out \" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Provides the cover's outer appearance. Options include printed paper, cloth, faux leather, textured paper, or colored paper.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-hotspot elementor-repeater-item-6311943  e-hotspot--position-left e-hotspot--position-top  \">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-hotspot__button \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-hotspot__label\">\u2022\tInterior Paper<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-hotspot__tooltip  e-hotspot--tooltip-position e-hotspot--fade-in-out \" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The pages inside the book, typically under 200gsm for coated paper or under 160gsm for uncoated paper.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-hotspot elementor-repeater-item-6c2ef75  e-hotspot--position-left e-hotspot--position-top  \">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-hotspot__button \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-hotspot__label\">\u2022\tDust Jacket<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-hotspot__tooltip  e-hotspot--tooltip-position e-hotspot--fade-in-out \" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A removable cover often made from 157gsm or 200gsm coated paper, usually laminated or textured.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-hotspot elementor-repeater-item-2cb711a  e-hotspot--position-left e-hotspot--position-top  \">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-hotspot__button \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-hotspot__label\">\u2022\tHead and Tail Bands<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-hotspot__tooltip  e-hotspot--tooltip-position e-hotspot--fade-in-out \" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Decorative cotton bands to enhance aesthetics.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-hotspot elementor-repeater-item-1fcce5b  e-hotspot--position-left e-hotspot--position-top  \">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-hotspot__button \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-hotspot__label\">\u2022\tRibbon Markers<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-hotspot__tooltip  e-hotspot--tooltip-position e-hotspot--fade-in-out \" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Silk ribbons for bookmarking.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c93d10f elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c93d10f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/hardcover-book-structure-2.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-52032\" alt=\"hardcover book structure\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/hardcover-book-structure-2.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/hardcover-book-structure-2-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/hardcover-book-structure-2-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/hardcover-book-structure-2-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a8af92 elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3a8af92\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><strong>Rigid Gray Board:<\/strong> Provides structural support for the hardcover.<\/li><li><strong>End Sheets:<\/strong> Connects interior pages to the gray boards.<\/li><li><strong>Wrapped Cover Material:<\/strong> Provides the cover&#8217;s outer appearance. Options include printed paper, cloth, faux leather, textured paper, or colored paper.<\/li><li><strong>Interior Paper:<\/strong> The pages inside the book, typically under 200gsm for coated paper or under 160gsm for uncoated paper.<\/li><li><strong>Dust Jacket:<\/strong> A removable cover often made from 157gsm or 200gsm coated paper, usually laminated or textured.<\/li><li><strong>Head and Tail Bands:<\/strong> Decorative cotton bands to enhance aesthetics.<\/li><li><strong>Ribbon Markers:<\/strong> Silk ribbons for bookmarking.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5062c52 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5062c52\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to Choose the Right Materials?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8e2596e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8e2596e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Choosing the right hardcover book materials depends on your book&#8217;s content, audience, and aesthetics. Below is a comprehensive list of the different types of materials that can be used:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cc3e680 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cc3e680\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Cover Materials:<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ad8321d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ad8321d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><strong>157gsm <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/coated-paper\/\">Coated Paper<\/a> with Lamination:<\/strong> Ideal for vibrant photographic covers. Options include gloss, matte, or soft-touch lamination, plus special finishes like foil stamping, spot UV, embossing, or debossing.<\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/cloth-materials\/\">Cloth Covers<\/a>:<\/strong> Traditional, premium look suited for special editions. Finishing options include foil stamping, debossing, blind debossing, or paper paste-on labels.<\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/leather-materials\/\">Faux Leather<\/a>:<\/strong> Sophisticated finish with various textures and colors available, suitable for foil stamping or blind debossing.<\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/textured-paper-options\/\">Textured<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/colored-paper-options\/\">Colored Papers<\/a>:<\/strong> Offers distinctive creative options. White or cream textured paper can be printed directly, while darker papers pair well with foil stamping, embossing, or debossing.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aff8c9e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"aff8c9e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Gray Board Thickness:<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-78f5afc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"78f5afc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Thickness generally ranges from 1.5 mm to 3 mm. Thicker boards provide increased durability, ideal for books that are larger or have more pages. Books smaller than 8.5&#8243; x 11&#8243; with fewer than 200 pages often use 2 mm or 2.5 mm boards, while books larger than 8.5&#8243; x 11&#8243; or exceeding 400 pages typically use 3 mm boards. Smaller books (under 5.5&#8243; x 8.5&#8243;) often use 1.5 mm boards.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a57cae elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4a57cae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">End Sheet Materials:<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-844eb68 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"844eb68\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>End sheets are available in 140gsm, 160gsm, 180gsm offset paper, and 157gsm coated paper (gloss or matte).<\/p><ul><li>For books 8.5&#8243; x 11&#8243; or larger with fewer than 300 pages, choose 140gsm or 160gsm.<\/li><li>For thicker books over 300 pages, select 180gsm offset paper.<\/li><li>If the photos and images on end sheets are similar to the interior photos and images, 157gsm coated paper for end sheets is also a great option.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f53d97f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f53d97f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Interior Paper Options:<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b313a77 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b313a77\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><strong>Coated Paper:<\/strong> Excellent for content with a heavy emphasis on photos. Options include 80gsm, 105gsm, 128gsm, and 157gsm matte or gloss art paper. Larger books typically require thicker paper.<\/li><li><strong>Uncoated Paper:<\/strong> Ideal for coloring books or journals where writing or sketching is essential. Options range from 70gsm to 160gsm. To ensure the coloring ink does not bleed through the pages, 160gsm uncoated paper is a good option.<\/li><li><strong>Cream Paper:<\/strong> Offers greater eye comfort, making it perfect for novels and reading books. Available from 70gsm to 120gsm, with lighter paper for smaller-sized books.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a5f41c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2a5f41c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Dust Jacket Materials:<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ceeed52 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ceeed52\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Dust jackets are typically made from 157gsm or 200gsm coated paper with lamination or textured finishes. Use heavier 200gsm paper for larger books, and lighter 157gsm for smaller ones.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c864da7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c864da7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Choosing a hardcover format for your book provides durability, beauty, and lasting value. By putting thought into selecting appropriate materials, your hardcover book will be sure to impress aesthetically while also withstanding the test of time. Despite the digitalization of much of society, hardcover binding will always remain a premium and worthwhile choice for many different types of books and readers.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-77dffd6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"77dffd6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/hardcover-book-printing\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"998\" height=\"133\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Get-Online-Instant-Quote-3.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-3388\" alt=\"Get-Online-Instant-Quote\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Get-Online-Instant-Quote-3.jpg 998w, https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Get-Online-Instant-Quote-3-500x67.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Get-Online-Instant-Quote-3-100x13.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Get-Online-Instant-Quote-3-768x102.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 998px) 100vw, 998px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cf7d66a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cf7d66a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why Choose Hardcover?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-de8c043 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"de8c043\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Hardcover books offer numerous advantages, including <strong>durability<\/strong>,<strong> longevity<\/strong>, and <strong>appearance<\/strong>. Hardcovers are resistant to frequent use and handling while lasting longer on display. The various customization and premium appearance options also add significant perceived value and reader appeal.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-66166ba elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"66166ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Which Books Are Ideal for Hardcover Binding?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a8f8ee9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a8f8ee9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>While nearly any book benefits from hardcover binding, some types especially stand out:<\/p><ul><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/coffee-table-book-printing\/\">Coffee Table Books<\/a>:<\/strong> Perfect for showcasing photography and artwork.<\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/art-book-printing\/\">Art Books<\/a>:<\/strong> Ideal for protecting high-quality images.<\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/children-book-printing\/\">Children&#8217;s Books<\/a>:<\/strong> Designed to withstand rough handling.<\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/cookbook-printing\/\">Cookbooks<\/a>:<\/strong> Resistant to kitchen spills and heavy use.<\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/cheap-comic-book-printing\/\">Comic Books<\/a>:<\/strong> Preserves collectible value and readability.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38a230a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"38a230a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Is Hardcover Printing Expensive?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-850439b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"850439b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/hardcover-book-printing\/\">Hardcover printing<\/a> typically costs more than <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/paperback-book-printing\/\">paperback printing<\/a>, due to using higher-quality materials and more intricate manufacturing processes. However, printing hardcover books in China can significantly reduce these costs without sacrificing quality.<\/p><p>Below is a price comparison for hardcover vs. paperback printing (8.5&#8243; x 11&#8243;, 100 pages, 128gsm matte art paper) if you print with QinPrinting:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dc46830 table-qin-blog elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"dc46830\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<table border=\"1\">\r\n  <thead>\r\n    <tr>\r\n      <th>Quantity<\/th>\r\n      <th>Paperback Books<\/th>\r\n      <th>Hardcover Books<\/th>\r\n    <\/tr>\r\n  <\/thead>\r\n  <tbody>\r\n    <tr>\r\n      <td>100 copies<\/td>\r\n      <td>$8.14 (unit)<br>$814 (total)<\/td>\r\n      <td>$13.02 (unit)<br>$1302 (total)<\/td>\r\n    <\/tr>\r\n    <tr>\r\n      <td>300 copies<\/td>\r\n      <td>$3.35 (unit)<br>$1005 (total)<\/td>\r\n      <td>$5.11 (unit)<br>$1534 (total)<\/td>\r\n    <\/tr>\r\n    <tr>\r\n      <td>500 copies<\/td>\r\n      <td>$2.33 (unit)<br>$1167 (total)<\/td>\r\n      <td>$3.59 (unit)<br>$1796 (total)<\/td>\r\n    <\/tr>\r\n    <tr>\r\n      <td>1000 copies<\/td>\r\n      <td>$1.51 (unit)<br>$1513 (total)<\/td>\r\n      <td>$2.53 (unit)<br>$2533 (total)<\/td>\r\n    <\/tr>\r\n    <tr>\r\n      <td>2000 copies<\/td>\r\n      <td>$1.16 (unit)<br>$2322 (total)<\/td>\r\n      <td>$2.08 (unit)<br>$4153 (total)<\/td>\r\n    <\/tr>\r\n    <tr>\r\n      <td>3000 copies<\/td>\r\n      <td>$1.05 (unit)<br>$3147 (total)<\/td>\r\n      <td>$1.89 (unit)<br>$5678 (total)<\/td>\r\n    <\/tr>\r\n    <tr>\r\n      <td>5000 copies<\/td>\r\n      <td>$0.97 (unit)<br>$4863 (total)<\/td>\r\n      <td>$1.74 (unit)<br>$8699 (total)<\/td>\r\n    <\/tr>\r\n  <\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dd1001f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dd1001f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Paperback uses 300gsm matte art paper with matte lamination. Hardcover uses 157gsm matte art paper laminated covers, 2.5mm gray board, and 140gsm offset endpapers.<\/p><p>For detailed quotes, you can easily request a personalized estimate through our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qinprinting.com\/quote\/\">quote page<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71d05fd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"71d05fd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Hardcover Book FAQs<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-89f026e elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"89f026e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;multiple&quot;,&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1440\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1440\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What is the maximum size you can print for a hardcover book? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1440\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-279cba7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"279cba7\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9fbdd46 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9fbdd46\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>Machine-bound: 320 mm (width) x 420 mm (height), or 12.60 in x 16.54 in<\/li><li>Hand-bound: 350 mm (width) x 420 mm (height), or 13.78 in x 16.54 in<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1441\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1441\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What is the smallest hardcover book you can print? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1441\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ce4a9a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6ce4a9a\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c1780a6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c1780a6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>Machine-bound: 100 mm (width) x 100 mm (height), or 3.94 in x 3.94 in<\/li><li>Hand-bound: 64 mm (width) x 89 mm (height), or 2.52 in x 3.50 in<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1442\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1442\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ)? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1442\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2675ad1 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2675ad1\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca03885 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ca03885\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>100 copies<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1443\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1443\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What is the thinnest hardcover book you can bind? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1443\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-066f37d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"066f37d\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4db8290 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4db8290\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>At least 24 pages, with a minimum spine thickness of 3 mm<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1444\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1444\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What is the thickest hardcover book you can do? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1444\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b45de1f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b45de1f\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ac8d2aa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ac8d2aa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Up to 1200 pages using 80gsm gloss art paper, with a maximum spine thickness of 46 mm (1.81 in)<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1445\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"6\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1445\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Which country produces the most hardcover books? 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