《修修咻》選購漫畫跟輕小說書套大學問！買太大或太小會造成不可挽回的後果？吉利布跟書套套又是什麼？(動漫雜談)

Summary

In this insightful video, Ah Xiu from the 'Shiu Shiu' channel delves into the often overlooked aspects of choosing the right book covers for manga and light novels. Drawing from a personal encounter with a set of second-hand books, Ah Xiu discusses the importance of selecting the appropriate size for book covers to prevent potential damage. Highlighting common mistakes made by newcomers to the manga and light novel community, the video offers guidance on avoiding size mismatches that could harm the books over time. With references to a comprehensive guide on the dimensions of book covers from different publishers, Ah Xiu aims to clarify confusion and provide practical advice, ensuring your cherished collection remains in pristine condition.

Takeaways

• 😀 Buying comics and light novels can bring joy, but choosing the right book cover is essential to protect your books.
• 📚 In some cases, using a perfectly sized book cover can actually harm the book more than not using one at all.
• 📖 The size of the book cover should be slightly larger (about 0.2cm) than the book itself to prevent damage when inserting the book.
• 📈 Common book cover sizes for various publishers and types of books are available and can be critical for proper protection.
• 💻 An article on Bahamut's light novel forum provides a comprehensive guide to book cover sizes for different publishers.
• 📕 Using a book cover that's too tight can lead to deformation of the book over time due to shrinkage of the plastic cover.
• 📔 Conversely, a book cover that's too large can cause the book to slide around, potentially damaging the spine or edges.
• 📝 For those who don't frequently reread books or intend to keep them primarily on a shelf, the exact size of the book cover may not be as critical.
• 📡 Online forums and communities can be valuable resources for finding specific information about book cover sizes for collectors.
• 💾 Some practical tips for using book covers include not permanently sealing them so they can be reused for other books.
• 📱 For rare or unusual book sizes, consider custom solutions like those offered by rental bookstores or DIY adjustments.

Q & A

Why is it recommended to use book sleeves?

Using book sleeves can prevent damage from hand sweat over time and provide basic protection against spills and scratches.

What are the common sizes for light novel book sleeves in Taiwan?

19.0 cm is the common size for light novels from publishers like Kadokawa, Tong Li, and Forward Comics. Sharp Point uses 19.3 cm sleeves.

What can happen if the book sleeve size is too tight?

If the sleeve size matches the book height too closely, it may bend or damage the book cover when inserted. Over time the sleeve may also shrink slightly and deform the cover.

Why shouldn't you use an oversized book sleeve?

An oversized sleeve allows the book to slide up and down, damaging the spine over time. It can also worsen the separation between cover and pages.

What is an alternative to buying individual sleeves for infrequently read books?

Keep a few common sleeve sizes on hand. When you want to read a book, insert it into a sleeve temporarily using the open side without gluing, then remove the sleeve afterwards.

Should art books or photography collections be sleeved?

It's not necessary if they are not handled often. But thicker volumes that are accessed more regularly can benefit from protection.

Where can you find sleeves for unusually thick books?

Check larger bookstores, or consider DIY options like using wide roll-fed plastic to custom fit oversizes books.

Why was a special sleeve required for the extra thick Final Fantasy VII novel?

At 4.5 cm thick, it exceeds standard light novel dimensions. So additional width was needed to fully wrap and seal the sleeve spine.

What are some sleeve materials besides plastic?

Publisher's extras sometimes include fabric sleeves. Book rental shops also use a plastic-paper blend roll that can be wrapped and sized as needed.

How can properly sized sleeves prevent cover damage?

With no room to slide around, the cover stays flush to the pages. But a well-fitted plastic sleeve will provide even more protection over the long term.