Abebooks glossary of book terms

Changes to these terms and conditions abebooks eu may, in its discretion, change, supplement or amend these terms and conditions as they relate to your future use of the web sites from time to time, for any reason, and without any prior notice or liability to you or any other person, by posting the modified terms and conditions on the web sites. Here are some resources to help you decode bookcollectorspeak. Not only will this allow the novice to correctly describe a book, this page will provide an easy reference to unknown book words allowing an intelligent decision before purchasing or describing a book to sell. It could be a stamp, or a barcode label, or an old school pocket for the checkout card. Fair a book in very worn condition, but all of its important parts and dust jacket if one was issued must be present. When perusing abebooks inventory, these terms should be helpful in understanding how volumes on abebooks are graded for their condition. Read our glossary book terms list to be better informed about book printing. In 1995, abebooks was founded by rick and vivian pura, and keith and cathy waters. Glossary definition and meaning collins english dictionary. The company name abebooks is derived from their original name, advanced book exchange. These terms will not only help you understand the process of book production, but will help you build success for your book.

The following conditions are fairly common in acceptance for many book dealers. Posner, the twentysix words that created the internet by jeff kosseff, alchemist of the a. This lively, wideranging, finely detailed glossary is high entertainment for bibliophiles of every stripe. The new grisham, grafton, or cornwell novel you bought to read on your vacation is one of these. It has a jurisdiction over all those parishes dispersed through the province of canterbury in the midst of other dioceses, which are exempt from the ordinarys jurisdiction and subject to the metropolitan only. Mass market paperback is the format in which most popular fiction is published. Another website where used book dealers sell their books is and here are its. Antihero a protagonist whos the opposite of a hero aria in the context of a book, an aria is a longer speech intended to have a growing emotional effect upon the reader. View the abebooks glossary for other terms used to describe books. Our glossary was designed to help our visitors understand the bookrelated terms they may be unfamiliar with. The terms soft cover, paperback, and wraps also refer to a paper binding. Read below to find the definitions to some key textbook terms and buy your textbooks with confidence knowing you have bought the right one. The collectability of the first printing of the first edition. We explain and demystify a series of terms including spine, boards, hinge and joint, leaf, endpapers, book block and plates.

Book sizes, book condition, common abbreviations and our general glossary, which lists all other relevant book terms. A list of terms and definitions particular to the subject of the book. Abebooks glossary the abebooks glossary was designed to help you understand the bookrelated terms that you may be unfamiliar with. These are the standard book formats, and are closely linked to the size of the book. Abebooks has been a subsidiary of amazon since 2008. Frequently an established, well known authors first book is not widely known. Adding this section to the back matter of your book is a great way to assist your readers, educate them, and provide transparency. We take our book descriptions seriously as our online bookshop sales are completely dependant on customers buying.

Abebooks is an ecommerce global online marketplace with seven websites that offer books, fine art, and collectables from sellers in over 50 countries. The bedford glossary of critical and literary terms by ross c. You may encounter some of these terms used to describe books listed on. What is a glossary in a book how to write a glossary for. If you are searching for a book written in a foreign language it is advisable that you try to find out what the book is called in that particular language. Paused youre listening to a sample of the audible audio edition. Although these cutouts dont damage the cd or liner notes, they are visible. H harpham, geoffrey and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Abebooks glossary the abebooks glossary was designed to help you understand the book related terms that you may be unfamiliar with. Booksellers should use the terms of sale field to provide the terms and conditions for sale of their products as well as the information required by european union or other applicable consumer regulations and other important information potential buyers need.

If you feel that the topic or the complexity of your book calls for a glossary of terms, then by all means, include one. How to describe the condition of a used book toughnickel. When ordering books or looking at booksellers catalogues many terms may at first seem difficult to understand. An illustration appearing before the first pages of a book. A condition resulting from storing a book on a shelf so that it leans and rests against its neighbor or the side of a bookcase. Launched in 1996, it specialises in used, rare and outofprint books. Our glossary was designed to help our visitors understand the book related terms they may be unfamiliar with. The second section is our general glossary which lists all other relevant book terms. Personal information and accomplishments of the author or illustrator. Antagonist the enemy or opponent of the protagonist in a story.

Textbook a book used in schools, colleges, and universities as a standard work for instruction on a particular course or subject. Including a glossary page in your selfpublished book. There may be exceptions to some of our definitions our main concern is to provide you with general concepts relative to commonly used book jargon. Hopefully, our glossary will help you unravel some of the jargon used by book collectors and book sellers. Glossary of technical terms, phrases, and maxims of the. Our glossary was designed to help visitors to our website understand unfamiliar bookrelated terms. Page 89 the court of peculiars is a branch of and annexed to the court of arches. The first deals with book sizes, book condition and common abbreviations. A glossary for book collectors, booksellers, librarians, and others. Abebooks glossary english english ilablila glossary english.

This abbreviated glossary covers only the most commonly encountered terms. Once an order has been received by abebooks and forwarded to the bookseller, changes to the bookseller is not responding. One year, abebooks joined forces with penguin to offer a set of signed leatherbound classic modern novels issued by penguin classics. Search the glossary of book terms to unravel the puzzling language you may have found in the description of your book. You are limited to one account per householdbusiness. Abebooks glossary english english ilablila glossary english english ioba book terminology english english. Tippedin pages are generally glued to a bound page on its inner side and may be called paste ins. Booksellers use standard terms to describe the condition. Generally, this copy is as it will appear in the bookstores and differs from the uncorrected. Book terminology or book terms are the vocabulary used in book collecting to describe the many different parts of the book.

Book terms and book conditions used by book collectors. This glossary is your guide to book production, design and publishing terms. Dada a european avantgarde movement in the early 20th century where artists rebelled against the status quo world war i at the time with illogical art that sometimes served as a protest tool as well. Adding this section to the back matter of your book is a great way to assist. Against the grain folding or printing on press at a right angle to the grain direction of the paper. When gilt has been applied to the face of a page, it is said to be illuminated. When you order a used book from, youll know exactly what kind of shape its in.

The most common issues with abebooks are around shipping times, which tend to take longer than expected by some customers. Looking for help understanding commonly used book collecting terminology, or abbreviations and references used in book sellers descriptions. Below youll find a list of terms and their definitions to general book terms. Click on a letter or heading to jump straight to a specific section. Allegory a story that has a second, hidden meaning. Abebooks glossary of book terms our glossary was designed to help visitors to our website understand unfamiliar bookrelated terms. Middle english glosarie, from latin glossarium, from glossa. Cd remainders are usually marked by cutting the spine of the case or punching a hole through the upc barcode. Our glossary was designed to help visitors to our website understand unfamiliar book related terms. Abebooks list of book conditions ioba grading system. Dec 08, 2017 including a glossary page in your selfpublished book. Abbreviations for, respectively, folio, quarto, octavo, duodecimo, sextodecimo. Ioba book terminology independent online booksellers. Oct 01, 2019 changes to these terms and conditions abebooks eu may, in its discretion, change, supplement or amend these terms and conditions as they relate to your future use of the web sites from time to time, for any reason, and without any prior notice or liability to you or any other person, by posting the modified terms and conditions on the web sites.

Thats why all our used book listings contain a condition code. A glossary of literary terms by abrams and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at abebooks. The abebooks glossary of book terms explore an exlibrary book will carry some sort of marking indicating the name of library that previously owned it. The first half of the glossary contains terms az and is followed by two book anatomy illustrations, descriptions of the various book sizes, a guide to condition ratings, and the most common abbreviations used in the world of. A more complete guide to book sizes, book conditions and binding terms can be found through the aforementioned links. Glossary definition of glossary by the free dictionary. A good place to start would be the wikipedia page for the author, if one exists. Textbook terms glossary abebooks shop for books, art. A book remainder mark is usually made with a stamp or permanent marker on the bottom edge of the book, though it may be on the back cover or another edge. Glossary of bookrelated terminology books in order. Sep 28, 2011 we explain and demystify a series of terms including spine, boards, hinge and joint, leaf, endpapers, book block and plates. Discover the meanings of more book terms at the abebooks glossary of.

Antiquarian bookseller a term, in todays usage, that describes a bookseller whose stock in trade is primarily old, rare, andor collectible books. A legal document that specifies ownership of the rights of the book, which services are being provided, the authors and publishers respective obligations under the agreement. A glossary of terms is included for the readers convenience. A guide to buying and collecting signed books in 2019. Prior to shelving, each book is graded appropriately. Booksellers should use the terms of sale field to provide the terms and conditions for sale of their products as well as the information required by european union or other applicable consumer regulations and other important information potential buyers need to know prior to the purchase. These terms will not only help you understand the process of book production. A glossary of special, unusual, or technical words or expressions is an alphabetical. Launched in 1996, abebooks is an online marketplace for books, fine art and collectibles where you can discover and buy the things you love. It may be soiled, scuffed, stained or spotted, have loose joints, hinges, pages, but must have a complete, legible text.

Aeg abbreviation for all edges gilt, referring to a book where all three page edges of a closed book are decorated and protected with gold leaf. When looking to purchase these items, price takes a back seat to condition and history in terms of desiring a particular item. A book which is produced and supplied in an electronic form only, rather than a printed edition, known also as a digital book or eedition. Backstory the characters lives before the book began. We explain and demystify a series of terms including spine, boards, hinge. Usually sewn and glued, hardcover books are then bound with cardboard covers that are reinforced with a stiff cloth before being covered with a paper dust jacket. A glossary of literary terms 9781285465067 by abrams, m. Poor describes a book that is sufficiently worn that its only merit is as a reading copy or for repair or restoration. Art terms from a to z abebooks shop for books, art. Abebooks return policy guarantees that you can return any book for a refund within 30. These are sometimes used by authors to lend a story a sense of significance or more of a mythic quality.

Fine f a book that has no defects in book or jacket, but not as crisp as it was when new. Jul, 20 when looking to purchase these items, price takes a back seat to condition and history in terms of desiring a particular item. You can click on the term for a full explanation and quiz. It was incorporated in 1995 and launched its websites in 1996, initially including listings for only four bookstores. Whether theres a problem with your order or you simply have a question, the place i no longer need the book. Terms used and rare booksellers use to communicate a particular books condition. Overuse of flashbacks can damage or destroy the pace of a book. Pages in category book terminology the following 65 pages are in this category, out of 65 total. First edition the first printing of a book, done from the original setting of type. Ebooks can be opened and read on a computer or other e. It was not new there was a previous owners book label inside the front cover. A book description is the language we rely on to convey to you, the buyer, an accurate picture of the book we have for sale.

We may add more glossary book terms as technology changes. A glossary for book collectors, booksellers, librarians, and others from cover to cover as if it was one of those unputdownable, pageturning blockbusters. A glossary for book collectors, booksellers, librarians, and others berger, sidney e. Find this book on abebooks, an amazon company, offers millions of new, used, and outofprint books. Dedication copy a dedication copy is a book signed by the author on. Home rare books book collecting guide abebooks glossary of book terms. Ray and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at abebooks. Literary fiction this kind of writing focuses more on the use of language and depth of character. Abebooks has periodic charity events, including online charity book auctions which generally include teaming up with another organization or company to offer prizes for a good cause. Usually sewn and glued, hardcover books are then bound with cardboard covers that are reinforced with.