Book cover embossing system and method

A system for manufacturing an embossed hardcover book case configured to receive a book block, the system comprising:

• one or more controller configured, responsive to parameters provided in a book printing request, to generate control signals to each of
• a printing apparatus configured in response to the control signals to print a desired cover design on a cover sheet, wherein a textured digital filter is provided in the book printing request and applied to the desired cover design prior to printing;
• a laminating apparatus configured in response to the control signals to simultaneously apply a laminate sheet to the cover sheet and emboss the laminate sheet using a textured roller of the laminating apparatus to define an embossed laminated cover sheet, wherein a heating element is utilized to heat the textured roller prior to the application and embossing of the laminate sheet;
• a case making apparatus configured in response to the control signals to combine a spine board, front and rear cover boards, and the embossed laminated cover sheet to define the embossed hardcover book case;
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• a board trimming apparatus configured in response to the control signals to trim each of the spine board and the front and rear cover boards.