[FM Discuss] hand bound manuals

[Cara Bell-Jones]

Here are pictures of a few prototype manuals I've been making:
http://adam.engagetv.com/fm_pics/

Please comment on what you think works best and make suggestions for 
improvement, there are lots of variables, so feedback is very welcome :)

Materials used..................................cost per prototype
covers.............1.5mm thick card (1800g/m²)..2.40 euros per book
cover text.........screen printing..............(70 cents if making 100)
paper..............plain white A4 copy paper....2.00 euros per book
printing ink.......home printer.................4.00 euros per book
spine tape.........50mm thick x 10m roll........1.00 euro per book
Japanese binding...raffia.......................10 cents per book
screw binding......16mm screws..................20 cents each
card dividers......A4 coloured card.............1.00 euro per book
inside covers......wrapping paper...............1.80 euros per book
Costs will drop when making bigger batches of books!

cara