# Prebound

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Books given a hardback cover

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A **prebound** book is a book that has been given a durable, library‑quality hardcover binding. Libraries commonly prebind [paperbacks](/source/Paperbacks) in a stronger cover.[1]

## See also

- [Library binding](/source/Library_binding)

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["Educational Glossary"](https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED086160.pdf) (PDF). *ERIC - Education Resources Information Center*. Pennsylvania State Department of Public Instruction. 1973. Retrieved 2026-02-25.

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