Gigabooks Hand Bookbinding Supply
Quick and easy bookbinding for writers and others who want to see their words in print. Learn to make your own trade paperbacks and hardcover books.
COVERS and SELF-ADHESIVE LAMINATING SHEETS
REGULAR SIZE COVERS.
8 1/2" x 14" stock for making wraparound covers for 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" paperback books. These coated covers can be printed by most inkjet printers that can handle labels and other thick materials. They are not suitable for laser printers, as the high heat causes warping. They can also be used in most of the newer color copiers.
GB-420) 10-point C1S - White only, with a glossy coat on one side. Professional thickness.
GB-440) 8-pt C1S -
White only, with a glossy coat on one side.
Slightly thinner than A, above. If your printer
cannot handle 10-pt covers, or if it leaves scratch marks on them, this is the cover
you should use.
GB-460) Sample pack - Not sure about covers? Try a sample pack. Each sample pack contains 30 covers – 15 each of 8-pt C1S and 10-pt C1S.
All 8 1/2" X 14" covers, regardless of type, are the same price.
OVERSIZE COVERS.
11" x 20" cover stock for making 8 1/2" x 11" books. This glossy, 10-pt stock can be printed by oversize inkjet printers, copied on many of the newer color copiers, or used as a 'base' piece for our laminating sheets (see below). Items printed on your regular-size home printer, or obtained from other sources (such as greeting cards, wrapping paper, etc.), can be lightly glued to the base piece and then covered with a laminating sheet to hold everything in place. Available in white only.
NOTE: It is unlikely you will be able to find a color copier that can copy the full 20" length of these covers at a reasonable price. Most of the newer color copiers can only copy up to 17" in length. The remaining 3" will come out as uncopied - in other words, those 3" will come out white. You can still get these covers copied, you'll just have to design your cover so that either the front or back cover has a white border or frame that occupies any area past 17 inches.
HEAVY-DUTY, ACID-FREE, LIBRARY-QUALITY, SELF-ADHESIVE LAMINATING FILM.
This flexible, heavy-duty (3.2 mil clear gloss vinyl) self-adhesive laminating film is extremely easy to use. No special machine or heat is needed. Just peel the special backing paper and press. Laminates instantly. Can be used before or after the book is bound. Can also be used on any bound book that you wish to preserve. Available only in 14" x 400" rolls. Includes easy-to-follow instructions for use.
WHY LAMINATE? Find out what laminating can do for your book.
See the order form for a special, "I CAN'T WAIT TO GET STARTED" offer. Get the book, the press of your choice, and a sample pack of 30 regular-size covers for one low price (save over $20).
ORDER COVERS OR SELF-ADHESIVE LAMINATING SHEETS
Gigabooks is
owned by former freelance writer Chet Novicki. Our
mailing address is: Gigabooks,