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The publishing industry reported a revenue increase of 7% for hardback books last year compared to 2023, and more than 4% for paperbacks, along with an approximately 3% increase for e-books.
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Dean Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Feb. 2025
While Another Roadside Attraction failed to garner much attention when it was first published in hardback, the paperback edition steadily became a word-of-mouth hit, especially on college campuses.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 10 Feb. 2025
The upcoming paperback edition, set for release on Nov. 12, will feature exclusive content not included in the original hardback.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 20 Sep. 2024
Ideal as a Christmas or birthday gift or just as a way to inspire young minds, this large-format, full-colour hardback is a must-have for every child's bookshelf.
—The Week Junior, theweek, 3 Oct. 2024
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Dean Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Feb. 2025
While Another Roadside Attraction failed to garner much attention when it was first published in hardback, the paperback edition steadily became a word-of-mouth hit, especially on college campuses.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 10 Feb. 2025
The upcoming paperback edition, set for release on Nov. 12, will feature exclusive content not included in the original hardback.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 20 Sep. 2024
Ideal as a Christmas or birthday gift or just as a way to inspire young minds, this large-format, full-colour hardback is a must-have for every child's bookshelf.
—The Week Junior, theweek, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Hardback.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hardback. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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