Book (publication)

A written or printed work published as a volume, usually with pages bound together. Books range from literary works to reference, educational, and practical texts.

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Title page: A book page that presents its title and usually names its author and publisher. It identifies the work and its publication details near the beginning.
Novel: A long work of prose fiction that presents an extended narrative. Novels use the book volume as a form for sustained fictional stories.
Papyrus: A writing material made from strips of the papyrus plant pressed into sheets. Papyrus sheets supported early written works before the codex became widespread.
History of reading: The study of how reading practices, audiences, and meanings have changed over time. Changes in book formats and availability altered who read and how.
E-book: A book published in digital form for reading on electronic devices. E-books preserve book-length works while replacing bound pages with digital display.
ISBN: An International Standard Book Number is a unique identifier assigned to a specific book edition and format. It distinguishes editions and formats in publishing and bookselling systems.
Textbook: A book designed to teach a subject through organized explanations and learning materials. Textbooks arrange knowledge into a sequence for study and instruction.
Codex: A manuscript format made of leaves bound along one edge, forming the ancestor of the modern book. The codex established the bound-page structure characteristic of books today.
Public library: A library that provides public access to collections and information services, usually without charge. Libraries extend access to books beyond private ownership.
Audiobook: A recorded spoken version of a book, distributed as audio. Audiobooks deliver book content through listening rather than visual reading.