Do you know a good printer in NYC who will be willing to do super-tiny runs (say, 5 issues) of digital printing and binding of books? [more inside]
posted by suedehead on Nov 28, 2009 - 8 answers

If a country in the European Union becomes involved in a major military conflict (politi-speak for big war), would it drag the other nations into it like other binding agreements in European past? [more inside]
posted by Alec Loudenback on Apr 15, 2009 - 12 answers

Looking for recommendations of printers... more details inside. [more inside]
posted by finitejest on Apr 3, 2009 - 2 answers

What type of boots do I need for my cross-country skis? [more inside]
posted by Maarika on Mar 2, 2009 - 9 answers

How do I operate early 90's vintage Salomon Automatic2 cross country/nordic ski bindings? Where can I find pictures/instructions on this binding? Can these bindings be adjusted or repaired? They're the original SNS standard and I still have the boots.
posted by Dreidl on Jan 2, 2009 - 3 answers

Do the blank pages at the beginning and end of a book have a name?
posted by ryanissuper on Nov 29, 2008 - 14 answers

What makes a U.S congressional bill non-binding? Is there a way to tell from the text of the bill itself? [more inside]
posted by metadave on Jun 23, 2008 - 11 answers

How should I print and bind a custom coloring book? [more inside]
posted by burnmp3s on Dec 7, 2007 - 6 answers

Recommend a binding machine you're familiar with for thermal/perfect binding. [more inside]
posted by cashman on Dec 7, 2007 - 7 answers

I'm looking to cut down a 1000+ page textbook into more manageable and portable chunks. Best practices? What should I watch out for? Most importantly - how do I keep the separated pieces from falling apart? [more inside]
posted by Xere on May 9, 2007 - 9 answers

What's the coolest book I could possibly make myself? [more inside]
posted by hoverboards don't work on water on Jul 7, 2006 - 8 answers

I've got a 500 page book that I've been putting together and are wondering what is the best solution to print and bind in 5.5 x 8.5 inch size? [more inside]
posted by beammeup4 on Apr 12, 2006 - 5 answers

Why exactly did the practice of footbinding begin? I know when it began and somewhat how it started, but why were people so eager to do it in the first place and who made it into a standard of beauty?
posted by cynthia_rose on Mar 20, 2006 - 18 answers

Electronic Signatures: Is a html web form with a checkbox and associated text a valid electronic signature? [more inside]
posted by jba on Nov 16, 2005 - 10 answers

BookBindingFilter: I greatly enjoyed reading this edition of Tolkien's Lord of the Rings. Some of the enjoyment was doubtless due to Tolkien's deathless prose, but I was surprised to find myself also enjoying handling, looking at, poring over a really beautifully crafted edition, with careful binding, stuck-together pages, a little built-in bookmark, etc.

Can anyone suggest other books I might like for these same reasons? Genre's not important; I'm a cheerful omnilege.
posted by ikkyu2 on Jan 23, 2005 - 24 answers

Is it possible to get a large (1000+ pages) book rebound without spending a bajillion dollars? One of the covers on a reference book got really badly damaged, and I'd like to repair it (or have it repaired) without spending more than $20 or so. I don't care overly much about how it looks, as long as it, you know, covers.
posted by LittleMissCranky on Aug 21, 2004 - 11 answers

Does anyone know of any book binding machines that will sew pages together? Most simple binding devices used in offices use thermal adhesive or ring binding. I’m looking for something more serious that will sew books together in the manner of traditional bound textbooks and hardcovers. It doesn’t have to be small, but neither can I deal with any giant factory equipment. Something the size of a large office photocopier would be ideal. Does such a device exist?
posted by Meridian on Jul 21, 2004 - 9 answers