trade paperback

American  

noun

1. a softbound book that is usually larger and more expensive than a mass market paperback and is sold primarily in bookstores as a trade book.

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Example Sentences

What neither of us imagined was that the glossy trade paperback with its attractively minimalist black-and-white cover would act as the catalyst for my entire professional life.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2023

So, "Mandy" invents a sci-fi novelist — whole, vibrant pages from her trade paperback — and a TV commercial for a brand of demonic mac and cheese.

From Salon • May 2, 2022

Instead, of course, was a massive hit—so massive that the trade paperback collection of Watchmen has been in constant publication, and probably always will be.

From Slate • May 31, 2012

It was also published by a small press in print-on-demand trade paperback editions.

From Seattle Times • May 9, 2012

After 20 years as a best-selling author, Mr. Connelly will experience a first this fall: his latest legal thriller, “The Fifth Witness,” will be released as a trade paperback by Grand Central.

From New York Times • Sep. 3, 2011