Titles starting with M from The Perfect Book

8vo : Short for Octavo, A book whose page size is approximately 8-10 inches tall. The size is based on a sheet of paper 25 inches by 38 inches, the size of paper traditionally used by book printers, which has been folded and cut into 16 pages.. Unfortunately often misunderstood to mean 8 volumes.

Mass market paperback : Also known as the pocket paperback. A small format paperback usually measuring about 4" by 6".

Mass market paperback : Also known as the pocket paperback. A small format paperback usually measuring about 4" by 6".

crisp : A term often used to indicate a book's new-like condition. Indicates that the hinges are not loosened. A book described as crisp will not have 'well-read' pages, i.e., where the book will naturally open to certain pages or sections.

Fair : is a worn book that has complete text pages (including those with maps or plates) but may lack endpapers, half-title, etc. (which must be noted). Binding, jacket (if any), etc., may also be worn. All defects must be noted. (defined by AB Bookman's Weekly)

crisp : A term often used to indicate a book's new-like condition. Indicates that the hinges are not loosened. A book described as crisp will not have 'well-read' pages, i.e., where the book will naturally open to certain pages or sections.

crisp : A term often used to indicate a book's new-like condition. Indicates that the hinges are not loosened. A book described as crisp will not have 'well-read' pages, i.e., where the book will naturally open to certain pages or sections.

Ex-library : A former library book, generally containing library acquisition and ownership stamped markings, and other typical indications of the library's use.

tight : Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.

tight : Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.

tight : Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.

tight : Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.

tight : Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.

jacket : Sometimes used as another term for dust jacket, a protective and often decorative wrapper, usually made of paper which wraps around the binding of a book

tight : Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.

tight : Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.

tight : Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.

tight : Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.

tight : Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.