New binding style
Thanks to the publisher, I just received a hardcover copy of my new book! I discovered that it uses a binding style I hadn't seen before. I learned it's a method called "Case Laminate" (or "Casewrap"), where the cover design is printed directly on the surface and sealed with a laminate for protection. It’s quite different from the traditional "Paper-over-Board" (POB) style I was used to.