Case Bound

Case Bound - Hard Cover Book

Thomson-Shore offers quality case bound / hard cover books. A case bound book is defined as text bound into a hard cover with endpapers and can be stamped with foil or printed.  That’s a simple explanation for a hard cover book.  There are several options available when producing a hard cover book. The experts at Thomson-Shore know these options and can walk you through choosing the best selections for your book. Samples of quality hard cover books printed at Thomson-Shore are available - showing options for cloth, stock and more.

Case bound books are meant to be classic, professional and durable.  We make them that way.  We use materials that are archival quality.

Nuts and Bolts

  • Quantities:  200 to 50,000 and more!
  • Trim Sizes: 4x6 to 10.5x12
  • Paper Stock: Stock Chart (PDF)

Our Collection of Books Include:

  • Children’s – thicker paper, colors that pop
  • Young Adult – cool printed cases with matte etch that contrasts to gloss, foil that pops and hot cloth colors
  • Text – durable Smythe sewn book blocks, printed endsheets that add value to the book
  • History – pull out maps, printed endsheets with timelines or maps
  • Religious – durable binding, leather or leatherette, flexi cases, 30# paper
  • Sports – bind in DVDs, BRC cards included, perforated pages

We will help you with the options for a one-of-a-kind or an Economical Book

Case Bound Materials
    • Leather
    • Leather Look
    • Cloth
    • Paper
Endsheets that make a statement
    • Vibrant colors with multiple embossings
    • Printed – create a design that is relevant to your book
Ancillary Items
    • Ribbons
    • DVDs
    • Fold out Maps
    • Belly Bands
    • Insertion of Cards
Book Binding
    • Smyth Sewn
    • Printed Case Bound
    • Square and Oblong Cases

Contact us today to get started. We’ll listen to you, walk you through all of the options, and provide a plan specific to your needs.

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