BOOKFORGE WORD of the Week VERSO

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BOOKFORGE [WORD!] of the week is VERSO! • In bookbinding, verso refers to the left-hand or back side of a single leaf (folded sheet of paper) that creates two pages. It signifies the page that typically comes after the recto (right-hand side) when holding a book upright with the spine on the left. • Here's a breakdown of the term verso in bookbinding: • Position: Refers specifically to the left-hand page of a leaf (folded sheet). • Reading order: In books written and read from left to right (like most Western languages), the verso page usually follows the recto and contains content that comes after what's on the recto. • Page numbering: By convention, all even-numbered pages are printed on the verso side. • Here are some additional points to consider about the verso: • Layout considerations: Depending on the book's design and content, the verso might be left blank, and used for footnotes, appendices, or illustrations that complement the recto page. • Double-sided printing: Modern printing techniques often print on both the recto and verso, but this wasn't always the case historically. • Right-to-left languages: For books written and read from right to left (like Arabic or Hebrew), the verso page will be the right-hand page, and the recto will be the left-hand page. • Remember, verso and recto are two sides of the same coin (or rather, leaf) in bookbinding. Understanding these terms is essential for navigating the physical structure of a book and the intended reading flow. • This content was created for the BOOKFORGE Patreon community and is focused on the education of new and experienced bookbinders, book restorers, and general lovers of all things bookish. You can help keep this type of content alive by becoming a member of the BOOKFORGE Patreon page and/or subscribing to one of our tiers. / bookforge • understand that some don't care to use Patreon. If you still wish to be a patron of the (book) arts, you can donate to the creation of bookbinding educational content by BOOKFORGE via Venmo @BOOKFORGE • You can also find other types of bookbinding content on the BOOKFORGE website. https://www.bookforge.online

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