A perfect bound book is a softcover book with a square spine. All the inside pages are stacked together, then the edge is coated with a strong glue. A full cover wraps around the entire stack and is glued on — forming a solid, clean edge where the spine is.
At Jukebox, we use PUR glue, which is a premium adhesive used for bookstore-quality books. It’s strong and flexible, meaning your pages stay together even after lots of use, and the spine won’t crack when opened.
You’ve probably seen perfect bound books everywhere — like paperback novels, thick magazines, and company catalogs. It’s one of the most professional and widely used bookbinding styles available.
Perfect binding is ideal when you want something elegant, modern, and made to last.
This makes it a great choice for:
Catalogs
Manuals
Reports
Novels
Portfolios
Magazines
Cookbooks
Custom publications
Tip: If you’re not sure if this is the right binding for your project, check out our Book Sample Pack — it includes real examples of perfect bound, saddle stitched, and wire-o books to help you decide.