hardback

hard´back`

adj.	1.	Having rigid front and back covers, usually boards covered with paper, cloth, or leather; - of books. Contrasted with softcover and paperback.
n.	1.	A book with cardboard or cloth or leather covers; a hardcover book. Compare paperback.

Noun	1.	hardback - a book with cardboard or cloth or leather covers Synonyms: hardcover
Adj.	1.	hardback - having a hard back or cover; "hardback books" Synonyms: hardbacked, hardbound, hardcover