RARA-AVIS: Paperback question

Frank Glenewinkel (Frank.Glenewinkel@Uni-Koeln.DE)
Mon, 8 Mar 1999 16:57:27 +0000 Paul <Kershed@aol.com> wrote:
> Biogs: I have a trade pbk copy of...

Just a short technical question:
What does the term "trade" paperback mean (vs. "ordinary" paperback)?

(In Germany every book with a soft cover is called "pocket book",
even if you need a medium sized suitcase to carry it around.)

Frank

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