Unicorn. Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 I'm looking at buying a book on Amazon. If it says school and library binding, does that automatically mean it's a hardback book? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 My understanding is yes. It may also not have the "standard" cover. Especially with books for kids, the cover image may be printed on the hardcover book itself instead of as a dust jacket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldskool Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 (edited) Not necessarily. It has more to do with the stitching that is done in order to keep the pages secured to the binding. This can be done with both paperback or hardcover books. ETA: I would assume that the book will be hardcover. Lesley Edited November 13, 2011 by oldskool More thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted November 13, 2011 Author Share Posted November 13, 2011 Not necessarily. It has more to do with the stitching that is done in order to keep the pages secured to the binding. This can be done with both paperback or hardcover books. ETA: I would assume that the book will be hardcover. Lesley Shoot. It's "To Kill a Mockingbird" and I really want hardcover, but it doesn't say. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted November 13, 2011 Author Share Posted November 13, 2011 Oh, I found it! Yay! Now, do I want the 2006 slipcover edition for $23, or the 50th anniversary edition for $13? Decisions, decisions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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