Littérature - Formats de Livre

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

copie avancée, exemplaire anticipé

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

audiobook, livre audio

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, livre de blog

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

livre en carton, livre à pages rigides

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

série de livres, collection de livres

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

livre et disque, ensemble livre-disque

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

brochure, livret

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

coffret, ensemble de livres

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

livre en braille, ouvrage en 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

catalogue raisonné, catalogue exhaustif

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

livre chapitres, livre pour enfants

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

codex

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

livre de table basse, album de table

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

bandes dessinées, comic

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

carnet de notes, livre de citations

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

album de confession, carnet de confidences

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

journal intime

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

journal de rêves, carnet de rêves

a book that is published or converted to a digital format

livre électronique

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

catalogue d'exposition, catalogue d'art

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

livre de festival, ouvrage de festival

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

première édition, édition originale

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

livre animé, flip-book

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

livre relié

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

manuscrit enluminé, manuscrit illuminé

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

incunable

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

livre instantané, ouvrage immédiat

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

livre interactif, ouvrage interactif

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

livre en gros caractères, impression en grands caractères

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

tirage limité

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

magazine, revue

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

poche de masse, livre de poche grand public

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

titres moyens, titres intermédiaires

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

livre miniatures, livre en miniature

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

recueil, collection disparate

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

livre en réseau, ouvrage connecté

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

livre en ligne, livre numérique

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, livre japonais plié

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

épuisé, hors catalogue

a book with a cover that is made of thick paper

livre de poche

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

livre photo, album photo

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

livre illustré, album pour enfants

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

livre animé, livre pop-up

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

livre soldé, livre de remainder

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

album de collages, carnet de souvenirs

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

parchemin, manuscrit

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, volume manga

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

manuel

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

adaptation, roman dérivé

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

livre de poche, broché

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

livre d'occasion, livre usagé

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

ouvrage

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

manuscrit, écrit