Choosing the most appropriate binding for your yearbook depends on several factors including the total number of pages, your budget, and the desired number of natural spreads. (A natural spread occurs when facing pages are printed on the same side of the press sheet. This is the best place for large photos that extend across two pages.) Use the information below to help you select your book binding.

Saddlestitched

• Soft cover yearbooks 16–80 pages
• One natural spread in the center of the book

Smythe Sewn

• All hard cover yearbooks
• Soft cover yearbooks 84+ pages (additional cost for yearbooks 48–80 pages)
• Multiple natural spreads (determined by page count)
• Extremely durable binding that will last through the years