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Littérature - Formats de Livre

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais liés aux formats de livres tels que "livre audio", "coffret" et "première édition".

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advance copy

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

exemplaire avancé, version préliminaire

exemplaire avancé, version préliminaire

audiobook

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

livre audio, audio-livre

livre audio, audio-livre

Ex: The audiobook version of the novel is narrated by a famous actor. 

La version livre audio du roman est narrée par un acteur célèbre.

blook
blook
[nom]

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

un blook, un livre issu d'un blog

un blook, un livre issu d'un blog

board book

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

livre cartonné, album cartonné

livre cartonné, album cartonné

book series

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

série de livres, collection de livres

série de livres, collection de livres

book-and-record set

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

ensemble livre-et-disque, coffret livre et disque

ensemble livre-et-disque, coffret livre et disque

booklet
booklet
[nom]

a small, thin book with a few pages, usually containing information about a particular subject

brochure,  livret

brochure, livret

Ex: Please read the information booklet before completing the form. 
boxed set

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

coffret, collection sous boîte

coffret, collection sous boîte

braille book

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

livre en braille, ouvrage en braille

catalogue raisonne

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 raisonné

chapter book

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 à chapitres, roman jeunesse

livre à chapitres, roman jeunesse

codex
codex
[nom]

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

codex

codex

Ex: Scholars spent years deciphering the ancient codex, which contained valuable insights into the religious practices of early civilizations. 

Les érudits ont passé des années à déchiffrer l'ancien codex, qui contenait des informations précieuses sur les pratiques religieuses des premières civilisations.

coffee table book

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, beau livre

livre de table basse, beau livre

comic book

a book that tells a story with a series of pictures and words, often featuring superheroes or adventure

bande dessinée, comic

bande dessinée, comic

Ex: His comic book collection includes rare editions from the 90s. 

Sa collection de bandes dessinées comprend des éditions rares des années 90.

commonplace book

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

carnet de notes personnelles, livre de miscellanées

carnet de notes personnelles, livre de miscellanées

confession album

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

album de confessions, livre d'autographes personnels

album de confessions, livre d'autographes personnels

journal
journal
[nom]

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

journal intime

journal intime

Ex: The scientist kept a detailed journal of the experiment. 
dream diary

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

journal de rêves, carnet de rêves

journal de rêves, carnet de rêves

e-book
e-book
[nom]

a book that is published or converted to a digital format

livre électronique

livre électronique

Ex: I downloaded the e-book for my upcoming trip. 

J'ai téléchargé l'e-book pour mon prochain voyage.

exhibition catalogue

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, livret d'exposition

catalogue d'exposition, livret d'exposition

festival book

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

livre de festival, ouvrage commémoratif de festival

livre de festival, ouvrage commémoratif de festival

first edition

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

première édition

première édition

flip book

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

folioscope, livre à feuilleter

folioscope, livre à feuilleter

hardcover

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

livre relié

livre relié

Ex: The hardcover was beautifully bound, with gilt-edged pages and an embossed cover. 
illuminated manuscript

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

manuscrit enluminé, manuscrit illuminé

manuscrit enluminé, manuscrit illuminé

incunable

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

incunable, livre incunable

incunable, livre incunable

instant book

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

livre instantané, ouvrage rapide

livre instantané, ouvrage rapide

interactive book

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

livre interactif, ouvrage interactif

large-print

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

gros caractères, livre en gros caractères

gros caractères, livre en gros caractères

limited edition

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

tirage limité

tirage limité

magazine

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

magazine, revue

Ex: I subscribe to a science magazine that keeps me updated on scientific discoveries. 
mass-market paperback

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

livre de poche grand public, livre de poche à large diffusion

livre de poche grand public, livre de poche à large diffusion

midlist
midlist
[nom]

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

titres de milieu de liste, ouvrages de milieu de gamme

titres de milieu de liste, ouvrages de milieu de gamme

miniature book

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

livre miniature, mini-livre

livre miniature, mini-livre

miscellany

an assortment of short literary works, such as poems, essays, ballads, and stories, compiled into a single volume

recueil, collection disparate

recueil, collection disparate

Ex: Her notebook was a personal miscellany of sketches, verses, and reflections. 

Son carnet était un mélange personnel de croquis, de vers et de réflexions.

monograph

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

monographie

monographie

Ex: The professor's monograph on ancient Roman pottery is considered a seminal work in the field. 

La monographie du professeur sur la poterie romaine antique est considérée comme une œuvre fondatrice dans le domaine.

networked book

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

livre en réseau, livre connecté

livre en réseau, livre connecté

online book

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

livre en ligne, livre numérique

livre en ligne, livre numérique

orihon
orihon
[nom]

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

orihon

out-of-print
out-of-print
[Adjectif]

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

épuisé, non réimprimé

épuisé, non réimprimé

paperback

a book with a cover that is made of thick paper

livre de poche

livre de poche

Ex: The bookstore had a vast selection of paperbacks, catering to a variety of interests and genres. 

La librairie avait un vaste choix de livres de poche, répondant à une variété d'intérêts et de genres.

photobook

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

photolivre, livre photo

photolivre, livre photo

picture book

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

livre d'images, album illustré

livre d'images, album illustré

pop-up book

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

livre animé, livre pop-up

livre animé, livre pop-up

remaindered book

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

livre soldé, reste de livre

livre soldé, reste de livre

scrapbook

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

album souvenirs, livre de coupures

album souvenirs, livre de coupures

scroll
scroll
[nom]

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

parchemin, rouleau

parchemin, rouleau

chansonnier

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

chansonnier

chansonnier

tankobon

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

tankobon, volume relié

tankobon, volume relié

textbook

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

manuel

manuel

Ex: She bought a new textbook for her economics class. 

Elle a acheté un nouveau manuel pour son cours d'économie.

tie-in
tie-in
[nom]

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

un livre dérivé, un produit dérivé littéraire

un livre dérivé, un produit dérivé littéraire

trade paperback

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

broché commercial, livre broché grand public

broché commercial, livre broché grand public

used book

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

livre d'occasion, livre usagé

volume
volume
[nom]

a single publication that is part of a set of similar works

ouvrage

ouvrage

Ex: This is volume two of the series. 
manuscript

the original written version of a book, article, or other work before it is published

manuscrit,  tapuscrit

manuscrit, tapuscrit

Ex: The editor returned the manuscript with several suggested changes. 
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