Keeping Binding 'In The Fold'

Though most universities got rid of their in-house book binderies years ago, UM has held fast to its operation.

"The rationale was for more control," says Flechsig, "We wanted to be self-sufficient."

Not An Easy Job

Both UC and UM report their share of troubles with some of their bindery work, particularly with books that were printed within the last decade. One of the biggest problems, according to Flechsig, is that of gutter margin.