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Literature - Book Distribution

Here you will learn some English words related to book distribution such as "archive", "commissioning", and "launch event".

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International Standard Book Number

a unique identifier assigned to books and other monographic publications

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ASIN

a unique identifier assigned by Amazon.com to products listed on their website

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UPC

a barcode symbology used for tracking trade items in stores, and it consists of a unique 12-digit code assigned to each product

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BISAC

a set of standardized codes used in the book industry to classify and categorize books based on their subject matter

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archive

a place or a collection of records or documents of historical importance

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audio rights

the legal rights granted to a person or entity to produce, distribute, and sell audio versions of a written work, such as a book, to the public

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book fair

a large event where publishers, booksellers, authors, and readers come together to showcase and promote books

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book tour

a series of public appearances by an author, typically at bookstores, libraries, and literary festivals, to promote and market their recently published book

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bookstore

a shop that sells books, magazines, and sometimes stationery

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cataloging

the process of creating bibliographic descriptions and assigning standardized metadata to books and other library materials for organization and access

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co-edition

a publishing arrangement in which two or more publishers from different countries or language regions collaborate to publish and market a book

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collection development

the process of selecting and acquiring materials, such as books, journals, and databases, for a library or other information resource center, based on the needs and interests of the community it serves

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IFLA

a global organization that represents the interests of libraries and information professionals worldwide

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commissioning

the act of hiring or assigning a person, group, or company to create or produce a particular work, such as a book, artwork, or music

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copy editing

the process of reviewing and correcting written material to improve accuracy, readability, and overall quality, with a focus on grammar, punctuation, spelling, and syntax

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copywriting

the act of writing text for advertising or other forms of marketing communications to persuade or influence people to take some action

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direct-to-reader sales

a business model in which publishers sell their books directly to consumers, bypassing traditional retail channels such as bookstores or online marketplaces

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distribution channel

a way through which a company delivers its products to the customers

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film rights

the legal rights to adapt a written work into a film or other visual media, typically negotiated and purchased by film producers or studios from book publishers or authors

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foreign rights

the rights granted by an author or publisher to publish and sell a book in a language or country other than its original language or country of publication

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hybrid publishing

a publishing model that combines elements of traditional publishing and self-publishing

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indexing

the process of creating an alphabetical list of keywords and topics discussed in a book or document, along with their corresponding page numbers

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launch event

a promotional event, often held in person or virtually, to celebrate and introduce a new book, product, or service to the public

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marketing campaign

a coordinated and strategic series of activities that promote a product, service, or brand to a target audience

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merchandising rights

the rights to use a book's or an author's name, image, or story in connection with the sale of merchandise, such as toys, clothing, or accessories

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point of sale

the physical location or device where a product or service is sold to a customer

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post press

the stage in the book production process that occurs after printing, including binding, finishing, trimming, and packaging

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prepress

the process of preparing digital files for printing, including tasks such as typesetting, proofreading, and color correction

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printing

the business of producing printed materials such as books, magazines, brochures, flyers, and other similar items using various printing technologies and techniques

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print-on-demand

a book publishing model that allows books to be printed and shipped only when an order is received, typically using digital printing technology

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proofreading

the process of carefully reviewing a text in order to identify and correct errors to ensure that the final product is free of errors and ready for publication

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publicity

actions or information that are meant to gain the support or attention of the public

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return

the unsold books that are returned by retailers or distributors to the publisher or wholesaler for credit or refund

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royalty

a payment made to the author or creator of a work for each copy of the work that is sold

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self-publishing

the act of publishing and marketing a book or other media by the author or creator of the work, without the involvement of a traditional publisher

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shelf space

the amount of physical space in a bookstore or library that is designated for displaying and storing books or other products

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subsidiary rights

the various rights to exploit a book or other intellectual property, beyond the primary right to publish and distribute it in its original form

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translation rights

the permission granted to an individual or organization to translate and publish a book or other literary work in a language other than the original

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typesetting

the process of arranging the type of a text and preparing it for printing

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vanity press

a type of publishing company that charges authors to publish their work and provides little or no editorial or marketing support

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bestseller

an item, especially a book, that is bought by a large number of people

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library

a place in which collections of books and sometimes newspapers, movies, music, etc. are kept for people to read or borrow

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national library

a library that holds a collection of materials that represent the cultural and intellectual heritage of a nation

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private library

a collection of books and other materials, owned and maintained by an individual or a private organization, rather than a public institution

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public library

a free community resource that offers a wide variety of books, media, and other educational materials for people to borrow and use for personal and educational purposes

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research library

a type of library that serves the needs of researchers, scholars, and students by providing access to specialized materials and resources for advanced study and research

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special library

a library that serves a specialized clientele and typically contains specialized resources in the field or subject area of the organization it serves

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