Reddit reviews Non-Adhesive Binding: 1

It has been a long time that I do book binding, so to elaborate on the book corner, here is a visual guide I quickly drew up on illustrator that my instructor taught me. She didn't strictly said it has to be 45 degree but from her experience is somewhere along this line. This is the glue that we use, and you don't need that much glue to get a good adhesive, the key is lightly and evenly spread. I like to dab a little water on the paintbrush to get a smoother spread. There are book fabric that you buy if you don't want to use decorate paper as cover. Book fabric is expensive, but is easier to use than regular fabric if you are still getting hang of the material. This was the book that my instructor recommended, but I am a very hands on and visual learner. so I prefer her demonstration than reading the material. If you are visual learner, I would recommend finding local class that teach book binding to get the basic down. Good luck on your new found hobby!

Edit: forgot to mention there should a piece of paper or any material you like to use on the inside of your book cover. It is more of decoration purposes and to cover the book board, so you don't have to paint the book board. Like this

Not sure what level bookbinder your partner is, but all bookbinding books by Keith Smith are stellar: Books without Paste or Glue https://www.amazon.com/dp/0963768263/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_W2.yzb5HWAXSB :)

When you say hole placement - are you talking about the holes in the sections (textblock)? The cover has slits rather than holes: I'm basing it off the design in Keith Smith's book Books without paste or glue.

> with practice you'll find a way that works for you.

I like hearing that. :)