Topic
Book Design
Deckle Edges, Explained: The 'Defect' Publishers Fake on Purpose
The feathered edges on some book pages look like a defect. They're a callback to hand papermaking that collectors have paid extra for since the 1600s.
The feathered edges on some book pages look like a defect. They're a callback to hand papermaking that collectors have paid extra for since the 1600s.