Abstract: A binding device for crimping or deforming a U-shaped channel around a plurality of sheets of paper comprises a stationary crimping bar and a rotatable crimping bar rotatable coupled above the stationary crimping bar. The rotatable crimping bar has coupled thereto a first weight member fixedly coupled in the center thereof wherein the first weight serves to provided a centralized force of gravitational pull to urge the rotatable crimping bar toward a crimping position. The stationary crimping bar has coupled thereto a second weight member fixedly coupled in the center thereof wherein the second weight member provides a centralized force of gravitational pull for stability.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for binding books wherein a stack of pages are collated and aligned together. This stack is covered, top and bottom, with end pages which now comprise the first and last pages of the stack. Each end page includes a self-adhesive or sticky-back surface that is temporarily covered with a protective sheet. This stack is inserted within a clasp that is subsequently crimped, thereby securely binding the stack together. The crimped stack is then placed within an outer case or covering whereupon the protective sheet is removed and adhesive is exposed and applied to the case in order to secure or bind the pages to the case. Final compression of the case insures proper adhesion.

Abstract: A method of making a personalized children's storybook using preprinted books and inserting stickers containing personalized data to create a personalized book.

Abstract: A method of making a personalized children's storybook using preprinted books and inserting stickers containing personalized data to create a personalized book.

Abstract: A method of making a personalized children's storybook using preprinted books and inserting stickers containing personalized, variable text to create an individualized story line.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a method of making a book. More particularly, the invention pertains to a method of making a personalized children's storybook using a computer to form text pages having pre-stored, non-variable text merged with personalized, variable text to create an individualized story line. The method of the invention utilizes a personal computer and a laser printer to make text pages for a personalized children's storybook. The text pages include non-variable text and variable text. The non-variable text comprises general information which does not change or vary from book to book of the same title. The variable text comprises specific information which changes or varies for each book depending on the recipient of the book.