A slipcase is a five-sided box, usually made of high-quality cardboard, into which
binders,
book
A book is a structured presentation of recorded information, primarily verbal and graphical, through a medium. Originally physical, electronic books and audiobooks are now existent. Physical books are objects that contain printed material, ...
s or book sets are ''slipped'' for protection, leaving the
spine exposed.
Special editions of books are often slipcased for a stylish appearance when placed on a
bookshelf. A few publishers, such as the
Folio Society
The Folio Society is an independent London-based publisher, founded by Charles Ede in 1947 and incorporated in 1971. Formerly privately owned, it became an employee ownership trust in 2021.
It produces illustrated hardback fine press edit ...
, publish nearly all their books in slipcases.
Protective slipcases have been issued for
records,
cassettes,
8-track tapes, film,
video cassettes,
compact discs,
DVDs and even toys instead of or in addition to the more common
jewel cases or
keep case, and may be chosen for aesthetic or economic reasons. Larger slipcases that are designed to house one or more items are often used in packaging for
special edition releases or
box sets.
See also
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Solander box
References
External links
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Publishing
Containers
Book design
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