What Is Paperback Book Scanning?
Paperback books may be efficient to digitise, but glued or flexible bindings still need assessment.
Modern paperbacks can be captured non-destructively when the original must survive, or prepared destructively when the owner explicitly approves that route.
Paperback book scanning
The right method depends on the physical construction, condition and purpose of the book. Non-destructive capture keeps significant originals intact; destructive capture can be appropriate for approved modern production work.
Types of material covered
Modern paperbacks
Considered within the specialist workflow for this type of bound material.
Trade paperbacks
Considered within the specialist workflow for this type of bound material.
Study books
Considered within the specialist workflow for this type of bound material.
Out-of-print paperbacks
Considered within the specialist workflow for this type of bound material.
Working copies
Considered within the specialist workflow for this type of bound material.
Duplicate books
Considered within the specialist workflow for this type of bound material.
Key considerations
- Modern paperbacks
- Trade paperbacks
- Study books
- Out-of-print paperbacks
- Working copies
- Duplicate books
Need advice on a book or bound collection?
Oxford Duplication Centre can advise on the safest and most appropriate method for published, heritage, family and archival books.