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A backstrip label is a piece of paper, cloth, or other material that is affixed to the spine of a book. Its purpose is to identify the title and author of the book. Backstrip labels are usually found on hardcover books, but they can also be found on some paperback books.
The backstrip label is affixed to the spine of the book with adhesive. Once the label is affixed, it is difficult to remove without damaging the spine of the book. For this reason, backstrip labels are usually only affixed to books that are not going to be read or handled frequently. Books that are going to be read frequently, such as textbooks, often have the title and author printed directly on the spine of the book.
The backstrip label may also include other information about the book, such as the publisher, copyright date, and edition number. In some cases, the backstrip label may also include a brief summary of the book’s contents.
Backstrip labels are most commonly found on hardcover books, but they can also be found on some paperback books. Paperback books typically have the title and author printed directly on the spine of the book, but in some cases, a backstrip label may be affixed to the spine. This is most likely to happen when the book is part of a series, such as a series of novels by the same author. In these cases, the backstrip label helps to identify the book as part of a series.
The backstrip label is an important part of the book’s spine. It helps to identify the book and also provides information about the book. Backstrip labels are usually only found on hardcover books or on paperback books that are part of a series.
Backstrip labels are important for books because they provide information about the book that can help people decide whether or not to read it. The backstrip label can also help people keep track of where they are in a book if they need to stop and come back to it later.