dustjacket
Hardcover's paper sheath
A dustjacket is the removable paper cover wrapped around a hardcover book, protecting the binding while displaying the title, author, and promotional material.
Also called a dust cover or book jacket.
Collectors prize books with intact original dustjackets: The first edition is worth more with its dustjacket.
Picture explaining something
- typographyArranging letters for display
- artworkVisual creative production
- letteringStyled written characters
- layoutSpatial arrangement of elements
composition · font · imagery · portrait · landscape · aesthetic · style · artist
Hinged control surfaces
- spineColumn of vertebrae
- blurbBrief promotional text
- synopsisCondensed version of content
- bioPersonal background summary
barcode · ISBN · price · endorsements · title · subtitle · wraparound
Thin reflective polyester sheet
- sleeveGarment's arm portion
- protectiveServing to guard
- archivalOf preserved documents
- acid-freeLacking corrosive compounds
laminate · plastic · conservation · storage · handling · fading · tearing · moisture
Seldom found or seen
- antiquarianScholar of old artifacts
- autographedBearing someone's signature
- bibliophileLover of books
- vintageQuality from past eras
pristine · signed · inscribed · original · intact · unclipped · worn · faded
illustration
Picture explaining something
- typographyArranging letters for display
- artworkVisual creative production
- letteringStyled written characters
layout · composition · font · imagery · portrait · landscape · aesthetic · style · artist · illustrator
flaps
Hinged control surfaces
bio · barcode · ISBN · price · endorsements · title · subtitle · wraparound
mylar
Thin reflective polyester sheet
- sleeveGarment's arm portion
- protectiveServing to guard
- archivalOf preserved documents
acid-free · laminate · plastic · conservation · storage · handling · fading · tearing · moisture · enclosure
rare
Seldom found or seen
- antiquarianScholar of old artifacts
- autographedBearing someone's signature
- bibliophileLover of books
vintage · pristine · signed · inscribed · original · intact · unclipped · worn · faded · torn