The gathered signatures of a publication before the cover is added.
Also known as text block being a mass of sewn or glued pages
Folded signatures gathered, but not yet sewn, trimmed or covered.
(see textblock) Pre-bound, sewn contents of a book.
The whole book is sewn together before it is bound in covers. Also referred to as " Text Block". ( See sample)
the sewn or perfect bound pages of a hardback book before they are cased in.
A bindery term used to describe a stack of folded signatures gathered, sewn and trimmed, but not yet covered.