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

先行コピー, 事前版

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

オーディオブック, 音声本

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

ブルック, ブログからの本

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

ボードブック, 厚紙の絵本

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

シリーズ本, 書籍コレクション

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

絵本とレコードのセット, 本とレコードのセット

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

小冊子, ブックレット

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

ボックスセット, 冊子セット

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

ブレイル本, ブレイル書籍

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

カタログ・レゾネ, 包括的カタログ

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

チャプターブック, 子供向けの本

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

コーヒーテーブルブック, 装飾用の本

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

コミックブック, 漫画本

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

コモンプレイス帳, アイデアノート

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

告白アルバム, 告白帳

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

日記, ジャーナル

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

展覧会カタログ, アートカタログ

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

フェスティバルブック, 祭りの本

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

初版, オリジナル版

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

フリップブック, アニメーションブック

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

ハードカバー, ハードカバーの本

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

装飾写本, 彩飾写本

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

インキュナブル

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

インスタントブック, 即席書籍

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

インタラクティブ・ブック, 対話型書籍

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

大文字の本, 大文字印刷

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

限定版, リミテッドエディション

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

雑誌, マガジン

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

マスマーケットペーパーバック, 量販ペーパーバック

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

ミッドリストタイトル, 中堅タイトル

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

雑多, 収集

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

モノグラフ

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

ネットワーク本, 接続された本

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

オンラインブック, デジタルブック

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

折本, 和本

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

絶版の, 印刷中止の

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

フォトブック, 写真集

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

絵本, 子供向けの本

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

ポップアップブック, 立体絵本

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

余剰書籍, 値下げされた本

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

スクラップブック, 思い出アルバム

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

巻物, 経巻

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

シャンソニエ

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

単行本, 漫画単行本

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

教科書, テキストブック

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

タイイン本, 関連書籍

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

トレードペーパーバック, ソフトカバー書籍

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

中古本, 使用済みの本

