What makes a book mass market paperback?

Mass market paperback books, or MMPBs, are printed for large audiences cheaply. This means that they are smaller, usually 4 inches wide by 7 inches tall, and the text is in a smaller font. Mass market paperbacks are printed on lower quality paper, not on acid free paper like most hardbacks and trade paperbacks.

What’s the difference between mass market paperbacks and trade paperbacks?

The only difference is the soft binding; the paper is usually of higher quality than that of a mass-market paperback, for example acid-free paper. In the U.S., the term trade paperback also encompasses the medium-sized paperbacks described as B-format, above.

What size is a mass market paperback book?

For example, mass market books (the kind of paperback books you might see in the grocery store or airport) are a standard trim size of 4.25 x 6.87”, while trade paperbacks (the kind you’d typically find in a bookstore) can range from 5 x 8” to 8 x 10”.

What is the most popular paperback book size?

Trade Paperbacks The two most popular sizes in the U.S. are 5.5” by 8.5” (“digest”) and 6” by 9”.

What is a French flap?

A French flap is a fancy-pants design in which the cover includes an extra folded bit on each side, which gives the publisher more room to tell you about the book, and gives you a built-in bookmark to fold into place.

Are trade paperbacks worth it?

The paper quality is better as well, as most often they are printed on acid-free paper like a hardback book. Publishers issue advance copies of new hardbacks in a trade paper edition. The better quality paper and covers makes these editions far more durable than the smaller mass-market paperback book.

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