Intégra

English translation: flexibound or flexibind

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French term or phrase:Intégra
English translation:flexibound or flexibind
Entered by: margaretwf (X)

15:22 Mar 13, 2012
French to English translations [PRO]
Art/Literary - Printing & Publishing / Children and adolescent's books
French term or phrase: Intégra
Caractéristiques techniques : Intégra; 190x280 mm; 288 pages, etc. In the others I have translated this line usually describes the type of book, e.g. Lift-the-flap
margaretwf (X)
France
Local time: 01:57
flexibound or flexibind
Explanation:
"Flexi binding is a very popular Binding between a paperback and hardback binding. It contains flexi cover, inside text and endpaper. The covers are usually made with matt lamination and binding with a round backed spine, which allows the book to lie flat.
Flexi binding book is a less expensive option than hardback binding, but offers a higher perceived value than a traditional paperback." http://goo.gl/Uf58V

"With its wealth of content and its durable integra flexibind cover ..." http://goo.gl/MtZNV

"The Diabetic Bible (Flexibound)" http://goo.gl/7Utxd

"... this splendid book, now in a new, smaller, travel-friendly flexibound edition ..." http://goo.gl/p6Lf0

"Cover: flexicover - 320 grams; Binding: thread sew flexibound" http://goo.gl/dy9Sr
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aricb
Local time: 17:57
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Summary of answers provided
3 +1flexibound or flexibind
aricb
Summary of reference entries provided
it's the binding
SJLD

  

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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +1
flexibound or flexibind


Explanation:
"Flexi binding is a very popular Binding between a paperback and hardback binding. It contains flexi cover, inside text and endpaper. The covers are usually made with matt lamination and binding with a round backed spine, which allows the book to lie flat.
Flexi binding book is a less expensive option than hardback binding, but offers a higher perceived value than a traditional paperback." http://goo.gl/Uf58V

"With its wealth of content and its durable integra flexibind cover ..." http://goo.gl/MtZNV

"The Diabetic Bible (Flexibound)" http://goo.gl/7Utxd

"... this splendid book, now in a new, smaller, travel-friendly flexibound edition ..." http://goo.gl/p6Lf0

"Cover: flexicover - 320 grams; Binding: thread sew flexibound" http://goo.gl/dy9Sr

aricb
Local time: 17:57
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 4
Notes to answerer
Asker: Thank you. I think this is a good fit. Margaret


Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  SJLD: looks good
3 hrs
  -> Thanks, and thanks for the reference.
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Reference comments


46 mins
Reference: it's the binding

Reference information:
http://www.qualibris.com/espace-conseil/lexique_2.html

Intégra : Intermédiaire entre le broché et le cartonné, la reliure intégra est caractérisée par une couverture souple imprimée sur une carte couchée 1 face 270 g et rembordée sur elle-même, avec des gardes, sans carton. Souvent choisie pour les guides touristiques.

SJLD
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Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 24
Note to reference poster
Asker: Merci, je me demande si "softcover" ferait l'affaire. J'ai mis le lien dans mes favoris. Margaret

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