Backing machine. Machine run by power used in edition work for backing books.
Backing press. A press having vertical steel plates brought together with a screw. When the book is placed in it with the back slightly projecting it can be backed in exactly the same way as if backing boards were used.
Band-driver. Used in forwarding to eliminate irregularities of raised bands.
Band nipper. Pincers used after leather has been put on over raised bands in order to straighten them.
Banding. Decorating by means of horizontal stripes.
Bark skiver. Tanned with oak bark.
Bastard title. See Half title.
Beading. Small twist or roll formed when winding the cotton or silk in head-banding.
Beating. Process of flattening and smoothing out the folded sheets to make the leaves lie closely together.
Beating hammer. Heavy, short-handled hammer used for beating books to make the leaves lie closely together.