Spine of a Book
The spine of a book contains important information to identify it when shelved, such as the title, author, and publisher’s name or logo. It connects the front and back covers where the pages are bound together. With many books published, an eye-catching spine design helps a book stand out. Its width depends on the book’s page count and binding type. Wider spines allow more text and artwork to be added. For readability, the text style should match the book cover and leave white space around it.
Back Binding of a Book
The spine connects the front and back covers where the pages are bound together. The spine of a book contains important information to identify it when shelved, such as the title, author, and publisher’s name or logo. It is also called the back or backbone. Wider spines allow more text and artwork to be added. For readability, the text style should match the book cover and leave white space around it.
The word "colophon" means "finishing touch." It is usually printed on the book’s title page and spine. A colophon may be either a logo, or part of one. Sometimes it is an image; sometimes the name of a company in its brand font.