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endpaper

endpaper

1 5.6
A sheet of paper attached to the inside cover of a book, often decorated or used to protect pages
  • noun
  • /ˈɛndˌpeɪpər/
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  • Because maps are often placed on the endpapers of books, they may be missing in paperback editions.
  • the endpapers of a book

Examples

  • The book's endpapers include a stunning allegorical map of World War I-era Europe. During this time period, picture-rich political maps were used as propaganda campaigns.

    Academic text (2014)

  • Maps are an invitation to reading. Often found on the endpaper of books, they invite youth to ask questions and read.

    Academic text (2014)

  • In addition, since many book maps appear on the endpaper of first editions, they may be missing from paperback and e-book editions.

    Academic text (2014)

  • Brooklyn Bridge by Karen Hesse includes a detailed map of 1903 Brooklyn on the endpapers.

    Academic text (2014)

  • L. Frank Baum drew dozens of maps of Oz, but the first published map appeared in the endpapers of Tik Tok of Oz by L. Frank Baum.

    Academic text (2014)

  • Maps are often printed on the endpaper of books to enhance their visual appeal.

  • Her family tree is beautifully illustrated on the endpaper of the Bible.

  • The endpaper of the novel was adorned with intricate designs that made the book more attractive.

Synonyms

flyleaf
vsendpaper
  • Specialized
1 8.2

A blank page at the beginning or end of a book for notes and dedications

is a sheet fixed to the inside cover often for decoration or protection

Surface Forms

endpaper singular
endpapers plural

Morphology

endpaper = end + paper (semi-transparent) = end + paper

The components 'end' + 'paper' are literal, but the specific bookbinding term referring to sheets at the book's inside covers is specialized and may not be predictable for all learners.

Etymology

Endpaper comes from two simple parts: end ('end') and paper ('paper'). It names the sheet of paper attached to the inside cover at the start or end of a book to protect or decorate it, so the word simply tells you it is the paper at the book's end.