trade book
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trade book
n.
A book published for distribution to the general public through booksellers.
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trade book
ortrade edition
n
(Journalism & Publishing) an ordinary edition of a book sold in the normal way in shops, as opposed to a de luxe or mail-order edition
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trade′ book`
n.
a book of general interest available through an ordinary book dealer, as distinguished from a limited-edition book or textbook.
[1940–45]
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Noun | 1. | trade book - a book intended for general readership book - a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together); "I am reading a good book on economics" best seller, bestseller - a book that has had a large and rapid sale |
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