A book bound in a material consisting of leather powder mixed with a bonding agent and impregnated into a fabric then dyed and stamped with a leather-like grain.
Leatherette is an imitation leather, especially one that is made with paper and cloth, or from plastic. Leatherette bound books and cameras are good examples of leatherette. Leatherette clothing of various kinds (including lingeries) also exists.
A synthetic material with a look very much like genuine leather. It is durable and inexpensive making it a very popular material for less expensive handbags.