advance copy
[noun]
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
audiobook
[noun]
a recording of a book or other work being read aloud, which can be listened to by people through various devices
blook
[noun]
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
board book
[noun]
a type of children's book made of thick cardboard pages to withstand rough handling and easy for small hands to grasp
book series
[noun]
a sequence of books having the same title, characters, or authors, typically marketed towards children and young adults
book-and-record set
[noun]
a type of children's entertainment product consisting of a picture book and an accompanying vinyl record or audio cassette
booklet
[noun]
a small book consisting of a few sheets, typically of paper or card, stapled or bound together, often containing information on a specific subject
boxed set
[noun]
a collection of books or other items that are presented together in a box, typically sold as a single unit
braille book
[noun]
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
catalogue raisonné
[noun]
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
chapter book
[noun]
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
codex
[noun]
a book made up of a number of sheets of paper or parchment, usually bound together in book form, and often used for handwritten manuscripts
coffee table book
[noun]
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
comic book
[noun]
a magazine that contains a series of stories that are told by using pictures
commonplace book
[noun]
a personal journal used to collect and organize knowledge, ideas, and other information
confession album
[noun]
a type of autograph book where friends and acquaintances write personal confessions or messages to the owner
journal
[noun]
a written record of daily events, experiences, etc. that is kept for personal use
dream diary
[noun]
a book used to record dreams and their content for analysis or reflection
exhibition catalogue
[noun]
a publication that provides information about an art exhibition, often including images of the artworks on display and essays by curators and art historians
festival book
[noun]
a type of book published to commemorate or document a special event or festival
first edition
[noun]
the first printing of a book, typically printed in limited quantities and often considered the most desirable edition for collectors
flip book
[noun]
a book with a series of pictures that create an illusion of movement when pages are rapidly flipped
hardcover
[noun]
a book with a cover made from stiff material such as cardboard, leather, etc.
illuminated manuscript
[noun]
a manuscript in which the text is supplemented with decorations, such as initials, borders, and miniature illustrations
incunable
[noun]
a book that was printed before 1501, during the earliest period of European printing
instant book
[noun]
a book that is written, edited, and published within a short period, often in response to current events or popular trends
interactive book
[noun]
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
large-print
[noun]
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
limited edition
[noun]
an issue of a book, print, collectible, etc. that is produced in limited numbers or just once
magazine
[noun]
a colorful thin book that has news, pictures, and stories about different things like fashion, sports, and animals, usually issued weekly or monthly
mass-market paperback
[noun]
a small-sized paperback book that is sold in large quantities in many different retail outlets
midlist
[noun]
titles that are not bestsellers but are still popular enough to warrant publication and distribution
miniature book
[noun]
a very small book, often no larger than 3 inches in height and width
miscellany
[noun]
a collection or assortment of different items or pieces of writing, often gathered together in a single volume or publication
monograph
[noun]
a detailed written account of a particular subject, usually in the format of a short book
networked book
[noun]
an electronic book that allows readers to participate in the creation and evolution of the book's content
online book
[noun]
a digital book that can be accessed through the internet or downloaded onto a device
orihon
[noun]
a traditional Japanese bookbinding technique where a long piece of paper or silk is folded accordion-style to form a book
out-of-print
[adjective]
no longer being published and is no longer available for purchase from the publisher or booksellers
photobook
[noun]
a type of book that contains photographs or photo illustrations, usually accompanied by text
picture book
[noun]
a book with illustrations that tell a story and are designed for young children
pop-up book
[noun]
a three-dimensional book that has movable parts and pop-up illustrations that rise off the page when opened
remaindered book
[noun]
a book that is no longer selling well and is being sold at a greatly reduced price by the publisher
scrapbook
[noun]
a book containing photographs, clippings, artwork, and other personal mementos arranged in a creative way to preserve memories or tell a story
scroll
[noun]
a roll of parchment, paper, or other material containing writing or images, often used for historical or religious texts
chansonnier
[noun]
a type of medieval manuscript that contains a collection of secular songs or chansons
Tankōbon
[noun]
a book that collects multiple chapters or volumes of a manga series into a single volume
textbook
[noun]
a book used for the study of a particular subject, especially in schools and colleges
tie-in
[noun]
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
trade paperback
[noun]
a book released in a softcover edition after the hardcover edition has been published, often sold in bookstores and to a general audience
used book
[noun]
a book that has been owned and read by someone else before being sold or given away to another person
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