Genuine or bonded leather

[melinda_s]

hi i’m looked at purchasing a catholic study bible what is the difference between bonded leather and genuine leather? and what is the best version to buy i’m thinking about the NAB is it a good one thanks in advance

 

[Trishie]

Hi Melinda, bonded leather is manufactured leather of 80%100% leather fibers bonded together with latex binders. Genuine leather is the real thing.

When driving to Brisbane to holiday with family, we used to go through Rocky when we went the coastal route to and from Mount Isa (when we lived in M.I.) A memorable night sleeping in the car in Rocky in our early money-strapped days…in the middle of summer!

 

[melinda_s]

thanks trishie now i just have to decide which one probally the bonded as its $20USD difference i can always buy or make a cover if i need to
that would have been hot in the middle of summer i’m glad it’s cooling down now

 

[mccorm45]

**Bonded Leather
**“Bonded Leather” is made from real leather. However, as the name suggests, the cover is made from leather pieces that are bonded together with latex. Once bonded, the leather is dyed, cut and embossed to look like genuine leather. The look and feel is as genuine leather (though not high-grade leather). Due to the fact that it is not made from a single sheet of leather, bonded leather is less expensive, and more often than not, less durable than genuine leather.

Genuine Leather
“Berkshire Leather”, “Genuine Leather”, “Top-Grain Leather”, “Cowhide”, and “Morocco Leather” differ from Bonded Leather in that they all consist of a single piece of leather, not many bonded pieces. With proper care, these covers could last indefinitely.

“Berkshire Leather” is high quality pigskin. It is tanned to enhance its appearance and durability.

“Genuine Leather” is made from first quality animal hides (usually pig or cowhide). It has a finely grained texture, which is thicker and coarser than Top-Grain Leather.

“Top-Grain Leather” is cut from the top or outside of the hide and consists of Pigskin or cowhide. Its grain is thicker and coarser than Cowhide.

“Cowhide” is cut from either cattle or water buffalo. It has a finer and suppler grain, which is slightly more durable than Top-Grain leather. As a result, it is more expensive.

“Morocco” is high quality leather made of imported goatskin, usually worked by hand. It is considered to be one of the finest binding leathers. As such it is very durable and expensive.

 

[sacramentdivine]

I personally prefer the RSV (Revised Standard Version). From what I know, it is a more literal translation of the ancient languages.

 

[Derwin_James]

As someone above mentioned, the RSV-CE is a more direct translation. The NRSV is the same translation, but with gender inclusive language. The NAB is less literal, which for apologetics or serious study may not be desirable, but for personal study may prove to be more helpful with its more understandable language. Or, depending on your educational level, the RSV may suit you just fine in terms of readability. As long as it is one you will read, most of the other details are superficial.