TECHNICAL TERMS
(MOST IMPORTANT AND CONCERNED)
APOGRAPH
A copy of an original manuscript is called Apograph.
ARCHIVES
Organized body of public records or historical documents preserved in a repository.
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
A phrase inserted in a book signifying that its copy right is reserved and its violation will be actionable and that the privilege of reproducing it in any form will not be granted without the consent of the owner of the copyright.
ASSOCIATED BOOK
A book which is written about another book.
AUTOGRAPH
1. A person’s signature.
2. A manuscript in the author’s own hand writing.
BASTARD TITLE (HALF TITLE)
The brief title of a book in which the wordings of the full title is abbreviated and which is usually printed on a separate leaf preceding the main title page.
BEST SELLER
A current popular book in extensive demand and sold in large numbers.
BIANNUAL
A publication issued twice a year.
BIBLIOLATORY
Reverence and respect for books
BIBLIOMANIA
Madness for books. (Excessive passion for collecting and owing books).
BIBLIOMANIAC
One who suffering from bibliomania.
BIBLIOPHILE
A lover of books particularly of their format and physical make up.
BIBLIOPEGIC
A book binder, one who works to bind the books.
BIBLIOTHECA
Library is a place or building or store where collected books are arranged according to a systematic order.
BIBLIOTHERAPY
Cure of diseases with the help of reading books.
BOOK RARITIES
Scarce books of which only a few copies are available any where.
BOOK REVIEW
An evaluation of the contents, literary worth etc, especially a recently published book, published in a periodical or newspaper.
BULLETIN
A regular publication of an organization, society etc with a brief statement of the latest news concerning the issuing organization.
BOOK
The book is defined as a collection of sheet of papers written, printed or typed, string and bound to illustrate further the concept of book. It has many folded