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Back
Matter Printed material found in the back of the book after the main
section of the book. This includes the appendix, the bibliography, the index and
other related matter. Backlist
books in print that have not been recently published. Backstrip
The covering of the book spine that has the title and author
of the book printed on it. It is usually made of cloth, leather, or paper, and
is sometimes decorated. See also spine. Backstrip
Label See label. Bar
Code The bar code is the ISBN number transferred into a worldwide
compatible optical character recognition (OCR) form, the scannable image that
identifies the title, author and publisher of the book. See "EAN Bookland
bar code". A system of stripes and bars printed on the back cover of a
book. Used universally in the book industry for automated ordering and inventory
systems. Bastard
Title See half-title. Beveled
Boards See beveled edges. Beveled
Edges A binding technique in which the edges of the boards of the
book have been cut to a slanted angle. Also known as beveled boards.
Binding
The process that secures the pages or sections of a
publication to keep them in order and to protect them. Binding may be stapled or
sewn, sewn and enclosed in wrappers, or by gluing the pages to the outer cover,
but most often refers to a hardcover binding. The art of bookbinding has its own
fascinating history; knowing the basic chronology of bookbinding history can be
an aid in dating undated material and help in the detection of fraudulent
material. See also perfect bound. Binding The back and front covers and the spine that hold the pages of
the book together. The process if affixing pages together in a single bound
book. A book that is worth re-binding; the book covers are in
serious disrepair, but the text is fine. Blank
Leaves See blanks. Blanks
Refers to a blank page that is left intentionally in the book.
It can be located at beginning of the book, at the end of a clearly marked
division, and/or at the end of book. Also known as blank leaves or printer's
blanks. Blind
Stamp A colorless impression that is embossed on paper or on a cloth
or leather binding. When it is found on a page, it typically signifies the
owner's name or the words "Review Copy." When it is found on the
binding, it is typically for decorative purposes. Also known as blind. Blueline The proof sheet(s) of a books revealed in bluish ink that
shows exactly how the pages or cover of a book will look when it is printed. Bluelines The printer's photocopy or blue print mock-up of the book's
pages. These are used to detect errors and make corrections. Blurb Abbreviated, positive review of the book or the author often
appearing on the back cover or in front matter. Blurbs
(Cover Quotes) endorsements of the book by well known writers or celebrities.
Often these appear on the book jacket. Board
Book A durable book format that is used for children's books, in
which all pages are printed on thick cardboard. Boards
(Bds) The front and back covers of a hardbound book. The term
originates from when book covers were made from wood, but they are now typically
made a stiff cardboard or paperboard. See book anatomy section for illustration. Body
Copy The main section of the book. Body
Text The typed portion of a page, excluding the headline. Boldface Words or phrases in heavier and darker print used for
emphasis. Bonded
Leather A material consisting of two layers of leather and a lining
attached to each other by a chemical process or adhesive. Book A bound publication of 49 or more pages that is not a magazine
or periodical. Book
Block See text block. Book
Club Edition (Bc, Bce) A book that was printed specially for a book club (e.g.
"Book of the Month Club") that usually utilizes a lesser quality paper
and binding materials. These editions are usually available by book club
subscription only and are generally of little interest to collectors due to
their low monetary value. Book
Doctor someone hired by the author or publishing house to improve a
manuscript. Book
Jacket See dust jacket. Book
Manufacturing The complete production of assembling a book, printing,
binding and packing. Book
Signing An event where the author reads, talks or discusses his/her
book, providing an opportunity for potential buyers to meet the author and to
have a copy of the book personally signed, usually held at bookstores or book
fairs. Bookexpo
America (BEA) formerly known as the American Booksellers Association
Convention & Trade Exhibit, is an education forum, a center of rights
activity and the meeting place for the entire publishing industry. Bookplate
A simple or elaborately designed label used to indicate
ownership, which is usually found pasted to the inside of the front cover of a
book. Bookplates were used as early as 1516, but did not become popular in
England, France, and Germany until the 18th century. In America, they were not
used before 1800 but have been fairly common since about 1840. Books
In Print A database managed by R. R. Bowker of books in or about to
print based on the ISBN numbers issued by them to the publishers. Bright
Copy Refers to the condition of a book; a surprisingly bright or
fresh copy of an older book. It is as new and clean as the day it was published.
Broadside
A sheet of paper, usually of a larger size, that is printed on
one side only. Examples include songs, poems, announcements of sales, and
political declarations. Buckram
An inexpensive stiff cotton fabric that is used to bind books.
It is often used in library editions because of its strength. Bulk Pages of the book per inch without the cover. Bumped
Refers to the condition of a book; it refers to worn, bent, or rounded corners of the boards of a book. |