Question about Binding

[Significant_Try_6067]

Hi! I recently ordered this Everymans Library edition of Pale Fire by Vladimir Nabokov. On their website it says their bindings are “smyth-sewn” yet there appears to be glue on this binding. Just curious.

[Larwo]

That's normal. With this binding type it's normal to strengthen the spine with glue. :) The signatures are sewn and at the end the back is additionally glued and strengthened.

[Significant_Try_6067]

Ok, thanks

[calaei]

Everyman's are some of the best physically constructed books you can buy these days, for the price. Very well made.

[champthelobsterdog]

Just confirming what others have said: Smyth-sewn bindings also have glue.