trade paperback

A 'trade paperback' is a high-quality softcover book, typically larger and more durable than a mass-market paperback, often released after the hardcover edition.

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Definition

B2Publishing

(general)A larger, higher-quality softcover version of a book, often released after the hardcover edition.

Example

  • I prefer to buy trade paperbacks because they are more durable than mass-market paperbacks.

B2Comic Books

(technical)A collection of previously published comic book material, bound together in a single volume.

Example

  • The new trade paperback of the series includes all the issues from last year.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "trade paperback":

paper bookbook trade