The outside edge of the book where the book opens (opposite of the spine). Also known as front-edge. See book anatomy section for illustration.
The edge of the book parallel to the spine.
The front of a book, considering the spine to be the back of a book.
foredge noun the part of a book that faces inward when the book is shelved; the part opposite the spine
the front outer edge of a book, opposite the bound edge.