self-closing wrapper
OAB Definition
four-flap style enclosure comprising two strips of covering material that intersect like a cross. One strip wraps around the spine, front cover, and fore-edge with the remaining tab fitting into the gap formed between the strips of covering material.
Developed by Hedi Kyle.
Linked Terms
Additional Resources
- Kyle, Hedi and Ulla Warchol. The Art of the Fold. Laurence King Publishing, 2018. p.184.
- Guildofbookworkers.org: Preservation Enclosures Kyle PDF
- Abbey Newsletter: Designing a Book Wrapper
- Syracuse: Tuxedo Phase Box PDF