dust-jacket
Hardcover's paper cover
A dust-jacket is the removable paper cover that wraps around a hardback book, protecting the binding and displaying artwork, title, and promotional text.
The flaps typically carry a synopsis and author biography.
First editions with intact dust-jackets command higher prices among collectors: The dust-jacket was torn, reducing the book's value.
Visual creative production
- typographyArranging letters for display
- illustrationPicture explaining something
- layoutSpatial arrangement of elements
- blurbBrief promotional text
logo · font · graphic · image · portrait · lettering · composition · visual
Pure and untouched
- conditionState or stipulation
- mylarThin reflective polyester sheet
- preservationMaintaining something's condition
- foxingBrown paper stains
tear · chip · crease · fading · restoration · rarity · value · provenance
Outer protective layer
- coverProtect by overlaying
- sleeveGarment's arm portion
- paperPressed pulp for writing
- flapOne-sided attached cover
spine · binding · protective · removable · glossy · matte · laminated · folded
Rigid-bound book format
- collectibleObject worth amassing
- synopsisCondensed version of content
- endorsementFormal expression of support
- ISBNStandard publication number
barcode · imprint · publisher · marketing · promotion · bestseller · release · backlist
artwork
Visual creative production
- typographyArranging letters for display
- illustrationPicture explaining something
- layoutSpatial arrangement of elements
blurb · logo · font · graphic · image · portrait · lettering · composition · visual · aesthetic
pristine
Pure and untouched
- conditionState or stipulation
- mylarThin reflective polyester sheet
- preservationMaintaining something's condition
foxing · tear · chip · crease · fading · restoration · rarity · value · provenance · original
wrapper
Outer protective layer
flap · spine · binding · protective · removable · glossy · matte · laminated · folded · printed
hardcover
Rigid-bound book format
- collectibleObject worth amassing
- synopsisCondensed version of content
- endorsementFormal expression of support
ISBN · barcode · imprint · publisher · marketing · promotion · bestseller · release · backlist · frontlist