Adhesive binding machine clamp and adhesive binding machine

The utility model relates to a clamp (3) of an adhesive binding machine and the adhesive binding machine. The clamp (3) is used for holding a book core (4) in the conveying and processing period of the adhesive binding machine and comprises two clamping claws (3b) and at least one guide element (1), wherein a corresponding book core (4) is clamped between the clamping claws; the guide element is used for guiding a cover (2) allocated to a corresponding book core (4); the guide element (1) is in abut connection with one of the two clamping claws (3b). According to the clamp, the guide element (1) has a generally horizontal partial surface (1b) and other partial surfaces (1c) which are in abut connection with the generally horizontal partial surface (1b), through the other partial surfaces (1c), the generally horizontal partial surface (1b) is connected with the surface of one clamping claw (3b), and the other partial surfaces (1c) are particularly formed in a convex bending manner. Therefore, the covers (2) of paperbacks can be beneficially protected when the paperbacks are processed and conveyed.