English Dictionary

Smyth sewing

名詞

不可算名詞

A method of hardcover bookbinding in which the signatures of the book are folded and stitched through the fold before being sewn and glued together at the spine to form a text block.

日本語の意味

書籍の紙（サイン）を折りたたみ、折り目に沿って縫い合わせた後、背部を接着剤で貼り合わせて一つのテキストブロックを形成するハードカバーの製本技法。

The conservator recommended Smyth sewing to ensure the hardcover volumes could be opened flat without stressing the spine.

修復担当者は、背を傷めずにハードカバーの書籍を平らに開けられるようにするため、スミス縫いを勧めた。

意味（1）

A method of hardcover bookbinding in which the signatures of the book are folded and stitched through the fold before being sewn and glued together at the spine to form a text block.