Hard cover book binding involves wrapping a turned edge hard cover around either a sewn, adhesive bound or mechanically bound books. Hard cover cases can be made with many different Types of cover materials. In addition the cases can be decorated with foil stamping, embossing / debossing, and die cutting. When looking for the most durable binding method for Binding books Smyth sewn is the way to go. With Smyth sewing we sew through the spine of each signature thus enhancing the strength and quality of the book and enabling it to lay flat open. Typically Smyth sewing is applied for books that require heavy usage for an extended period of time, such as: text books, coffee table books, library books, and religious publications.