Glossary entry

French term or phrase:

Intégra

English translation:

flexibound or flexibind

Added to glossary by margaretwf (X)
Mar 13, 2012 15:22
12 yrs ago
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French term

Intégra

French to English Art/Literary Printing & Publishing Children and adolescent's books
Caractéristiques techniques : Intégra; 190x280 mm; 288 pages, etc. In the others I have translated this line usually describes the type of book, e.g. Lift-the-flap
Proposed translations (English)
3 +1 flexibound or flexibind

Proposed translations

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flexibound or flexibind

"Flexi binding is a very popular Binding between a paperback and hardback binding. It contains flexi cover, inside text and endpaper. The covers are usually made with matt lamination and binding with a round backed spine, which allows the book to lie flat.
Flexi binding book is a less expensive option than hardback binding, but offers a higher perceived value than a traditional paperback." http://goo.gl/Uf58V

"With its wealth of content and its durable integra flexibind cover ..." http://goo.gl/MtZNV

"The Diabetic Bible (Flexibound)" http://goo.gl/7Utxd

"... this splendid book, now in a new, smaller, travel-friendly flexibound edition ..." http://goo.gl/p6Lf0

"Cover: flexicover - 320 grams; Binding: thread sew flexibound" http://goo.gl/dy9Sr
Note from asker:
Thank you. I think this is a good fit. Margaret
Peer comment(s):

agree SJLD : looks good
3 hrs
Thanks, and thanks for the reference.
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Reference comments

46 mins
Reference:

it's the binding

http://www.qualibris.com/espace-conseil/lexique_2.html

Intégra : Intermédiaire entre le broché et le cartonné, la reliure intégra est caractérisée par une couverture souple imprimée sur une carte couchée 1 face 270 g et rembordée sur elle-même, avec des gardes, sans carton. Souvent choisie pour les guides touristiques.
Note from asker:
Merci, je me demande si "softcover" ferait l'affaire. J'ai mis le lien dans mes favoris. Margaret
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