Endsheets are the pages at the beginning and end of hardcover books that are used to glue the inside pages, known as the book block, to the hardcover.


All of our printers use endsheets, but not all use an additional flyleaf (extra blank page) at the beginning and end of the book. Having a flyleaf vs. no flyleaf varies in appearance only, and both methods are equally secure in effectively binding the book block to the hardcover board.


Please see below for diagrams of the different possible binding methods, as well as examples of the printed books.

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Diagram of a Hardcover Book With an Endsheet and a Flyleaf


diagram of hardcover showing paper cover, board, liner, endsheet, and flyleaf

Printed Hardcover Book With an Endsheet and a Flyleaf


hardcover book opened with end sheet floating

Diagrams of a Hardcover Book With an Endsheet Only (2 Methods)


endsheet wrapped around entire book block on the back of hardcover board


endsheet split by liner on hardcover board

Printed Hardcover Book With an Endsheet Only


hardcover book open with pages lying flat