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C Case The covers enclosing a book, usually made of thick cardboard, or a specially made case for a book. Case-Bound The book is hardbound as opposed to a paperback Cancel Due to errors or defects in printing, a book may have one or more pages sliced out of the text block after it has been bound. The new printed matter pasted on to the resulting stub is referred to as a "cancel" or "cancellans". Chapbook Small, inexpensive books produced from the 17th century until today, originally sold by "chapmen", peddlers, and hawkers. Chapter Book Fairly modern term referring to books for older children which are organized into chapters, as opposed to "picture books", which often are not. Chipped Small pieces broken off of a dust jacket or binding. Circa (Abbreviated: C ) Refers to an approximate date when actual date is unknown. Closed Tear A tear with no material missing. Cloth A cloth-bound book. The covering can be linen, buckram or another textile. Coated Paper is smooth and polished; something has been applied to the surface to make it appear glossy. Cocked If, when looking down on the head of a book, the corners are not square it is said to be cocked or rolled. Also known as a spine slant. Codex An ancient volume of manuscript. Collate To verify completeness of a book by examining it carefully (e.g.: all illustrative plates are present, no pages are missing, etc). Colophon Details of the printer's typography, often found on the last page of a book. Sometimes states the number of copies printed, and in the case of a limited edition, will cite the copy number and may contain the signature of the author, illustrator, or publisher. Comb Binding A book binding similar to a spiral binding but using a round tubular plastic piece with many teeth which fit through small rectangular holes punched into the binding edge of the book. The plastic piece, if laid flat, would resemble a comb. Conjugate Leaf The unsevered second half of a printed page. Contemporary Binding Up until the 19th century, books were published unbound, with the understanding that the new owner would have his books bound at his leisure. This term refers to bindings done the same year or within a few years of the publication of such a book. Copperplate Illustrations produced when the original printing plate was engraved on copper; this method was introduced before the end of the 15th century. They replaced the woodcut, which reappeared later on. Copyright Page The page that appears on verso of the title page, containing the artistic property protection. Corners The right angles on the unbound edges of the front and back covers of a hardcover book. Covers The binding of the book, most particularly the front and back panels of the book. Covers Bound-in The original cloth covers, usually including the spine, bound into the book when a new binding is made. Normally they are mounted as pages at the end of the book. Also refers to the covers of books originally issued in boards or paperwraps, but in these cases the covers are usually bound in their proper positions. Cut Many modern books are smooth-trimmed after binding so that all edges are even, or flush. This is described as having been "cut." D Dampstain A stain left on a cover or pages that have been exposed to water. Considered a defect. Darkening When book covers are exposed to light, the colour darkens or becomes more intense. Deckle Edge Uneven and uncut edges, often found on books printed on hand-made paper and not trimmed Decorative Stamped Binding A highly detailed impression stamped into the cover and/or spine of a book. Dedication Copy The copy of the book inscribed by the author to the person to whom the book is dedicated. Definitive Edition The most authoritative version of a work. by the binder. Dentelle A lace-like pattern applied to the edges of the cover of the inside border of a book bound in leather. Dents Damage to the edges of the cover of hardcover books. Desiderata A listing of books desired. Device A printer's ornament. Also an insignia that is the publisher's identifying mark. Now interchangeable with Colophon. Dimple An indentation, such as on a golf ball, on covers or pages. Considered a defect, if not part of decorated covers. Ding A small bump or dent leaving an impression, sometimes caused by careless handling or storage. Disbound This term refers to a book or pamphlet, once bound, from which the binding has been removed. Dog-Eared Worn or ragged, usually referring to the edges of pages and binding. Corners of pages turned down like a dog's ear. Considered a defect. Dos-a-dos Two separate books bound together so that each cover represents the cover for a different title. The Ace paperbacks or many science fiction books were issued this way. Dummy A mock-up of a book used by salesmen in the late 19th and early 20th century to show prospective buyers what the book would look like. It usually had a title page, 10 or 20 pages of text, and then blank pages to fill out the rest of the binding. DuoDecimo (12mo) A book approximately seven to eight inches tall. Dust Jacket or Dustwrapper The separate paper covering for a book. While originally intended for protection, these have become an important part of modern books, often including information about a book not found elsewhere. |
