The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
hardback \hard"back`\, hardbacked \hard"backed`\, hardcover \hard"cov*er\ hard-bound \hard"-bound`\adj. Having rigid front and back covers, usually boards covered with paper, cloth, or leather; -- of books. Contrasted with softcover and paperback. [WordNet 1.5]The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
hardbound \hardbound\ adj. same as hardback; -- used of books. [WordNet 1.5]