Reprint

usgb/ˌriːˈprɪnt/
noun

A new printing of a book or other printed material that is the same as an old one.

The book was so popular that it had to be reprinted several times.
Visual representation of "reprint" - A new printing of a book or other printed material that is the same as an old one.

Often appears as...

  • new reprint
  • book reprint
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Collectible Value

Earlier reprints of a book may be valuable to collectors, unlike later reprints.

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The second reprint of that novel is now a collector's item.
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Not Always Identical

Reprints might contain minor corrections or updates, so check the edition if specifics are important.

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I prefer the reprint because it has the author's latest foreword.
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Marketing Significance

The term 'reprint' can indicate a book's success and popularity.

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This bestseller is already in its fifth reprint!
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