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backlist

backlist

6.1
Relating to older books a publisher still sells
  • adjective
  • /ˈbækˌlɪst/
  • Jargon
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  • Many backlist titles continue to sell steadily years after their initial release.

Examples

  • The publisher decided to reprint several backlist novels due to renewed interest.

  • She manages the backlist section, ensuring older books remain available to readers.

  • Many classic novels are still on the backlist.

  • The publisher has a strong backlist of award-winning titles.

  • The publisher decided to promote their backlist titles to reach new readers who may have missed them.

  • The library offers a selection of backlist books that include timeless classics and bestselling authors.

  • She loves exploring the backlist of her favorite authors to find hidden gems from their earlier works.

Surface Forms

backlist positive

Etymology

Backlist as an adjective comes from back ('behind' or 'older') + list ('list of titles'), and it describes books that are older but still in a publisher's list of available books, not newly published.