Literatur - Buchformate

a pre-publication copy of a book that is distributed to reviewers, booksellers, librarians, and other industry professionals for the purpose of generating buzz and promoting the book before its official release date

Vorabexemplar, fortgeschrittener Druck

a recording of a book or other work being read aloud, which can be listened to by people through various devices

Hörbuch, Audio Buch

a book that originated from a blog or online writing platform, often consisting of a collection of posts or articles that have been edited, revised, and compiled into book form

Blook, Blogbuch

a type of children's book made of thick cardboard pages to withstand rough handling and easy for small hands to grasp

Pappbuch, Bilderbuch aus Karton

a sequence of books having the same title, characters, or authors, typically marketed towards children and young adults

Buchreihe, Buchsammlung

a type of children's entertainment product consisting of a picture book and an accompanying vinyl record or audio cassette

Buch- und Platten-Set, Buch- und Schallplatten-Set

a small book consisting of a few sheets, typically of paper or card, stapled or bound together, often containing information on a specific subject

Heft, Broschüre

a collection of books or other items that are presented together in a box, typically sold as a single unit

Box-Set, Geschenkbox

a book that has been transcribed into the braille writing system, typically used by blind or visually impaired readers who can feel the raised dots to interpret the text

Braille-Buch, Buch in Braille

a comprehensive and annotated listing of all the known artworks by an artist, often including information such as their descriptions, locations, provenance, and critical commentary

katalog raisonne, umfassender katalog

a book intended for children that is organized into chapters and typically has a higher word count and more complex themes than a picture book or early reader

Kapitelbuch, Kinderbuch

an ancient book, written by hand, especially of scriptures, classics, etc.

Kodex, Manuskript

a large, often luxurious book meant to be displayed on a coffee table or similar surface and typically featuring photographs, art, or other visual content on a particular subject

Buch für den Couchtisch, Kaffetischbuch

a magazine that contains a series of stories that are told by using pictures

Comicbuch, Comics

a personal journal used to collect and organize knowledge, ideas, and other information

Notizbuch, Hausbuch

a type of autograph book where friends and acquaintances write personal confessions or messages to the owner

Geständnisalbum, Bekenntnisbuch

a written record of daily events, experiences, etc. that is kept for personal use

Tagebuch, Journal

a book used to record dreams and their content for analysis or reflection

Traumtagebuch, Traumprotokoll

a book that is published or converted to a digital format

E-Book, elektronisches Buch

a publication that provides information about an art exhibition, often including images of the artworks on display and essays by curators and art historians

Ausstellungskatalog, Kunstkatalog

a type of book published to commemorate or document a special event or festival

Festbuch, Festschrift

the first printing of a book, typically printed in limited quantities and often considered the most desirable edition for collectors

erste Ausgabe, Originalausgabe

a book with a series of pictures that create an illusion of movement when pages are rapidly flipped

Flipbook, animiertes Buch

a book with a cover made from stiff material such as cardboard, leather, etc.

Hardcover, Buch mit Hardcover

a manuscript in which the text is supplemented with decorations, such as initials, borders, and miniature illustrations

illuminierte Handschrift, verzierte Handschrift

a book that was printed before 1501, during the earliest period of European printing

Inkunabel

a book that is written, edited, and published within a short period, often in response to current events or popular trends

Sofortbuch, Instantbuch

a type of book that involves the reader in the story or information presented by requiring active participation, such as making choices, solving puzzles, or manipulating objects

interaktives Buch, Handlungsbuch

a book that has been printed in a larger font size than standard books, designed to help people with visual impairments or difficulty reading small text

Buch mit Großdruck, Großdruck-Ausgabe

an issue of a book, print, collectible, etc. that is produced in limited numbers or just once

limitierte Auflage, Sonderausgabe

a colorful thin book that has news, pictures, and stories about different things like fashion, sports, and animals, usually issued weekly or monthly

Zeitschrift

a small-sized paperback book that is sold in large quantities in many different retail outlets

Massenmarkt-Taschenbuch, Taschenbuch im Massenmarkt

titles that are not bestsellers but are still popular enough to warrant publication and distribution

Midlist-Titel, Mittelklasse-Bücher

a very small book, often no larger than 3 inches in height and width

Miniaturbuch, kleines Buch

a collection or assortment of different items or pieces of writing, often gathered together in a single volume or publication

Mischung, Vielzahl

a detailed written account of a particular subject, usually in the format of a short book

Monographie

an electronic book that allows readers to participate in the creation and evolution of the book's content

vernetztes Buch, verbundenes Buch

a digital book that can be accessed through the Internet or downloaded onto a device

Online-Buch, E-Book

a traditional Japanese book made using a bookbinding technique where a long piece of paper or silk is folded in an accordion-like manner

orihon, japanisches Faltbuch

no longer being published and is no longer available for purchase from the publisher or booksellers

nicht mehr erhältlich, außer Druck

a book with a cover that is made of thick paper

Taschenbuch, Buch mit weichem Einband

a type of book that contains photographs or photo illustrations, usually accompanied by text

Fotobuch, Fotoalbum

a book with illustrations that tell a story and are designed for young children

Bilderbuch, Kinderbuch

a three-dimensional book that has movable parts and pop-up illustrations that rise off the page when opened

Pop-up-Buch, aufklappbares Buch

a book that is no longer selling well and is being sold at a greatly reduced price by the publisher

Restbuch, Resterampebuch

a book containing photographs, clippings, artwork, and other personal mementos arranged in a creative way to preserve memories or tell a story

Scrapbook, Erinnerungsalbum

a roll of parchment, paper, or other material containing writing or images, often used for historical or religious texts

Schriftrolle, Papyrusrolle

a type of medieval manuscript that contains a collection of secular songs or chansons

Chansonnier

a book that collects multiple chapters or volumes of a manga series into a single volume

Tankobon, Manga-Band

a book used for the study of a particular subject, especially in schools and colleges

Lehrbuch

a type of book that is based on a media franchise, such as a movie, TV show, or video game, and is often released to coincide with the release of the franchise

abgeleitetes Werk, Franchise-Roman

a book released in a softcover edition after the hardcover edition has been published, often sold in bookstores and to a general audience

Taschenbuch, Paperback

a book that has been owned and read by someone else before being sold or given away to another person

Gebrauchtes Buch, Zweitbuch

a book or other publication that is part of a series of works

Band, Tome

a handwritten or typed document that has not yet been published or printed, often used to refer to an author's draft of a book or other literary work

Manuskript, Handschrift