Flyleaf
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Flyleaf
Flyleaf is a term used in book design and bookbinding to refer to a blank or decorated leaf of paper at the beginning or end of a book, usually immediately following the front free endpaper or preceding the back free endpaper. The primary purpose of a flyleaf is to protect the book's first and last printed pages from wear and tear, as well as to provide a smooth transition between the cover and the book block. Flyleaves also serve an aesthetic function, as they can be used to enhance the overall design of the book. In some cases, flyleaves may contain additional information such as the book's publication details, author's biography, or a list of other works by the same author. The term flyleaf is derived from the fact that these pages are not attached to the book block itself but are instead flying or loosely inserted between the cover and the book block.
book design, bookbinding, endpapers, book cover, book construction
CITATION : "John Armstrong. 'Flyleaf.' Design+Encyclopedia. https://design-encyclopedia.com/define/flyleaf?E=434138 (Accessed on October 14, 2026)"
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