The very first dust jackets (or dust wrappers) appeared in 1832 with the sole purpose of protecting books during transport between the printer and the bookstore. The dust jackets themselves were worthless and the plain paper was discarded when the …

Feb 26, 2012 · Book wrappers have been around since the early 19th century when they were used more like a means to enfold the book completely, like a parcel. Wax was sometimes used to seal the wrapper around the book, forming perfectly matching pointed creases at the edges where the paper folded around the book.

Dust Jacket – A paper cover protecting a book from dirt and wear, often with illustrations and information about the book and author, sometimes called a “dust wrapper”. Dust jacket art work is used to promote and sell the book.

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Nov 9, 2023 · Thanks to their relatively simple and uniform shape, books are pretty easy to wrap. So it’s even easier to jazz up your packaging and add a creative and unique flair. To help get you inspired, I’ve picked out some of my favorite unique ways …