Smyth sewing

English

Etymology

Named after David McConnell Smyth (1833—1907), inventor of the first book-sewing machine.

Noun

Smyth sewing (uncountable)

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.

Related terms

• Smyth-sewn