noncasebound
Noncasebound refers to books that are bound without a rigid outer cover, or case. This contrasts with casebound or hardcover books, which have a hard outer shell typically made from boards and fabric or leather. Noncasebound formats rely on flexible covers or no cover at all and encompass a range of binding styles.
Covers for noncasebound books are usually paper or light cardstock and may be fully softcover or involve
Production and use of noncasebound formats are typically cheaper and faster than casebound editions. They are
History and variants: The rise of noncasebound formats accompanied the growth of mass literacy and publishing