Abstract: A method for binding the book and an apparatus for forming the book cover are disclosed. The forming apparatus comprises a base portion, an anvil member supported by the base portion and a forming bar, preferably heated, which is operatively associated with the anvil member. In operation, the forming bar engages the anvil member, and the cooperation of the forming bar and the anvil member defines the shape of the spine of a book cover positioned therebetween. Reinforced end sheets are secured to a plurality of pages which are then secured by adhesive means to the formed book cover. The book cover so formed securely holds the pages and secures the spine of the book in a durable construction.

Abstract: A book, a book cover, a method for binding the book and an apparatus for forming the book cover are disclosed. The forming apparatus comprises a base portion, an anvil member supported by the base portion and a forming bar, preferably heated, which is operatively associated with the anvil member. In operation, the forming bar engages the anvil member,and the cooperation of the forming bar and the anvil member defines the shape of the spine of a book cover positioned therebetween. Reinforced end sheets are secured to a plurality of pages which are then secured by adhesive means to the formed book cover. The book cover so formed securely holds the pages and secures the spine of the book in a durable construction.