French flap
noun1
A publishing format of a paperback book with folded flyleaves, or either of the two flyleaves so folded.
- The one format no one ever forgets is known as "French flaps", a paperback edition with folded flyleafs. It is attractive, but so expensive it is almost never approved.2005 February 13, Nicholas Blincoe, The Telegraph:
- That same text also appeared in a “couture inspired” jacket, complete with deckle edges and French flaps to use as bookmarks.2013 February 13, Janine Barchas, The New York Times:
- Related terms
- gatefold