Medieval and Manuscripts
Endband
An endband is a cylindrical band sewn and/or glued to the head and tail of the spine of a book. It is slightly raised above the bookblock. An endband along the top edge of the book is called a headband, and one along the bottom edge is called a tailband. Sewn endbands, or 'true' endbands, are sewn into the gatherings of the bookblock and perform a mechanical function. They strengthen the sewing of the bookblock and sometimes the joint as well (the connection between the spine and cover boards). Endbands can also be used to shape the spine. Sewn endbands never occur on adhesive bindings, and are today mostly practiced in book arts, conservation settings, and traditional book binderies.
Also on this shelf
Despot (court title).
Church of the Assumption (Nashville, Tennessee).
See also
- ▸Church of the Assumption (Nashville, Tennessee)
- ▸Church of St. Panteleimon, Gorno Nerezi
- ▸Almohad Caliphate
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