Advice about the "Quest Study Bible"?

I got a "Quest Study Bible" about 1 and 1/2 years ago...which is a really great Bible. The only thing I dislike about it is that its "hardcover". I can already tell that within a few months, maybe year that the cover is going to come off. My question is that "Is there anyone that has or had a "Quest Study Bible" hardcover that has fallen off?" Im already cosidering getting a bonded leather "Quest Study Bible". I want something that will last a long time.

Advice about the "Quest Study Bible"?
The Top Grain Leather would be the best choice for longest binding life. It's ISBN 0310928133





Bible Binding Materials





The following binding materials are listed in the order of their quality and durability. While it is not an exhaustive list, it provides a good sample of the many bindings we sell with our Bibles.





Paperback, Kivar and Hardcovers





* "Paperbacks" are the least durable covers, and as such they are often the least expensive. They can also be called softcover.


* "Kivar" is a paperback with a protective coating to help give more durability to the cover.


* "Hardcovers" are more durable than both paper or kivar bound books, and they are often referred to as hardbacks. They are slightly more expensive than the paperback or kivar bindings; however, they are more economical than leather bindings.





Simulated or Imitation Leathers





"Simulated Leather", "Imitation Leather", "Leather-look", "LeatherLike" and "Leatherflex" Bibles all have a leather appearance but may be made from a variety of materials. These materials are then coated and embossed to give them a leather-like quality. These covers are slightly more durable than a paperback but not as durable as bonded leather.





In recent years, many publishers have come out with some very nice "imitation leathers" which should prove to be close in durability to bonded leather, but they haven't been on the market long enough to know for sure. Some of these better quality imitation leathers go by such names as "Tru-Tone," "TuTone," "Duo-Tone" and the like.











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.
Reply:Yea! This is good news that you are using your Bible so much that the cover is about to fall off!





I don't know about the quest Bible, but I do know that genuine leather, which is a bit more pricey than bonded, lasts longer. Bonded is just that, bits and pieces bonded together.





My kids like to use duct tape to hold together our falling apart Bibles.





Keep reading and studying His Word!





One note about versions, if I am correct I think Quest is an NIV, just a FYI, NIV was translated thought for thought. I personally prefer the New American Standard Bible which is translated word for word.

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