blind book

OAB Definition

binding that mimics the structure of a window shade, using a folded accordion or single panels to create a book form that could hang. The structure may rely on a thread through a punched hole or holes in each leaf or other binding method with thread.

In Structure of a Visual Book, Keith Smith categorizes the four types of books as codex, fan, Venetian blind (OAB term: blind), and oriental fold (OAB term: accordion).

A structure resembling the traditional palm leaf book may be considered a blind book.

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