Re: Otabind?

[Josie Leavitt <josie@BLACKBOX.CC.COLUMBIA.EDU>]

Dear Pat,
In my foggy memory from days in publishing, I think I recall "Otabind" as
the brand name of a process that is something between paperback and
hardcover--a sort of extra-flexible paperback cover that is also more
durable than paperbacks and is specially designed to open flat without
damaging the spine.

Hope this helps....
Elizabeth
(sharing JL's computer account)
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On Mon, 28 Nov 1994, Sequoyah JHS wrote:

> Has anyone seen the term "Otabind" in BIP (CD-ROM version) or anywhere
> else to describe a binding option for a book?  A University professor in
> Germany told me that the version of a book he wants is listed as
> "Otabind" while other editions are listed as Ringbound, Trade paper, and
> Cloth text.  He did not recognize it as a German term nor did the German
> librarian with whom he was working.  I even called the American publisher
> of the book.  Their customer service rep hadn't a clue either.  What does
> it mean?  Any help would be appreciated.  I like solving mysteries with
> the help of my "virtual" friends.
>
> Pat Pickard       sequoyah_jhs@solinet.net
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