i really don't like these as much as the pads that open from the bottom ,i purchased the extreme
svenpad supreme book and there is no handling tips in there for the bookstyle pads.they are well
made but do not deserve 5 stars.
So the Bookstyle SVENPADS are very nicely made and they do need just a tad of break-in. WE have a video on the instructional page showing how to do this - because of the side binding the pages are stiffer & need a little break-in. Here is the video from the page, and if you are ever have an issue please feel free to email me personally: brett@SvenPads.com | Here is the link to show how to break in. Also if you are looking for ideas on how to use this one - join our private Facebook group. The book you refer to was not put out by us. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1F2C2Al3teI