cartonato bombato

English translation: cushioned/padded hardcover

10:50 May 8, 2015
Italian to English translations [PRO]
Printing & Publishing / book binding
Italian term or phrase: cartonato bombato
in a description of a book:

Confezione: cartonato bombato

The only relevant information is that it's a 48 page children's book.
Maria Fokin
Italy
Local time: 02:36
English translation:cushioned/padded hardcover
Explanation:
see for example.
Penelope Platypus - cushioned hardcover book - tailored ...
www.tailoredtasmania.com/.../Penelope_Platypus_-_cushioned_...
Penelope Platypus - cushioned hardcover book. SKU: A$25.00. A$25.00. A$. Unavailable. The newest addition to the 'children's section' this cute little tale is all ...

12 x 12″ Leather Look Padded Hard Cover Book | Online ...
www.harveynormanphotos.com.au › Photo Books
Create your own personalised 12 x 12′ Leather Look Padded Hard Cover photo book online with Harvey Norman Photos. Add in photos, borders, backgrounds ...

NeoClassic - AsukaBook
asukabook.com/product_neoclassic.html
Laminate Matte Cover Animal Friendly Leather Designable Cushioned Hard Cover Designable Hard Cover Other Material Cover Finish Faux Leather and Other ...
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Shera Lyn Parpia
Italy
Local time: 02:36
Grading comment
Thank you!
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
4cushioned/padded hardcover
Shera Lyn Parpia
3hardcover curved spine
Alison Kennedy


Discussion entries: 6





  

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17 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
cushioned/padded hardcover


Explanation:
see for example.
Penelope Platypus - cushioned hardcover book - tailored ...
www.tailoredtasmania.com/.../Penelope_Platypus_-_cushioned_...
Penelope Platypus - cushioned hardcover book. SKU: A$25.00. A$25.00. A$. Unavailable. The newest addition to the 'children's section' this cute little tale is all ...

12 x 12″ Leather Look Padded Hard Cover Book | Online ...
www.harveynormanphotos.com.au › Photo Books
Create your own personalised 12 x 12′ Leather Look Padded Hard Cover photo book online with Harvey Norman Photos. Add in photos, borders, backgrounds ...

NeoClassic - AsukaBook
asukabook.com/product_neoclassic.html
Laminate Matte Cover Animal Friendly Leather Designable Cushioned Hard Cover Designable Hard Cover Other Material Cover Finish Faux Leather and Other ...


Shera Lyn Parpia
Italy
Local time: 02:36
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 51
Grading comment
Thank you!
Notes to answerer
Asker: yes, that's the word I was looking for. Thank you! I had the image in my head but the word was just not coming.


Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  philgoddard: Could be, in the sense that it's slightly convex because it's padded, but you haven't provided any Italian references, and I can't find any either.
7 hrs
  -> Look for 'copertina bombata' and you will find some hits.
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35 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
hardcover curved spine


Explanation:
This one was difficult! But I think this is what it means. I had a look a lots of children's books!

Alison Kennedy
Italy
Local time: 02:36
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
Notes to answerer
Asker: Yes, I had considered the curved spine option but wouldn't it have said "dorso bombato" in this case?


Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  Shera Lyn Parpia: any references? I only see stuff about back problems.
1 hr
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