A bookbinding structure (1) and method. The bookbinding structure (1) is used to bind pages together in existing, commercially available binding machines. The bookbinding structure (1) has a heat activated adhesive matrix for binding the pages. To attach a wrap-around book cover once the pages have been bound with the bookbinding structure (1), an adhesive (3) on the outer surface of the bookbinding structure (1) may be exposed by removing a release liner (5) covering the adhesive (3). The book cover may then be adhered to the exposed adhesive (5) either by a heat method or by applying pressure over the adhesive (5), depending on the particular type of adhesive (5) of the bookbinding structure (1). The book cover may be printed with information and/or graphics prior to being wrapped around the pages of the book.