Reply To: Page numbers and printers spreads

How about starting a new document with spreads.

Then you can you File>Place the original file into the spreaded layout and arrange the pages how you like.

You will have to update the original file when making updates, but you should be able to update the links via the links panel (as your original indesign file will be the link).

It wasn't just for your benefit it was for everyone's benefit. But now that you've clarified I think the above will work.

When you package the Indesign file that is in printers spreads the original file will be in the Links folder.