Book Dictionary

A publication adapted with accessibility features such as audio description, audio narration, digital Braille, high contrast, specific typography, or simplified navigation, intende...

A short note citing people important to the writing or execution of the work. They can appear before or after the preface, with after being more common.

The positioning of text relative to the page margins: left, right, centered, or justified. Alignment directly affects readability and the aesthetic of the page.

Text written exclusively in uppercase letters. Should be used sparingly, as long texts in all caps are harder to read than texts in lowercase.

A book cover, advertisement, or any other composition consisting solely of text, without illustrations.

Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) is Amazon's self-publishing platform that allows independent authors to publish and sell their digital books (e-books) and print-on-demand books with...

Secondary texts that reinforce or add ideas to the main text. They may contain maps, tables, or illustrations.

The part of a lowercase letter that extends above the x-height, such as in the letters b, d, f, h, k, l, and t. Ascenders are important for quick word identification during reading...

An accessibility feature that verbally describes visual elements of a book, such as illustrations, graphics, photographs, infographics, and design elements, allowing people with vi...

An audio version of a book, narrated by a professional voice actor or the author themselves. It allows readers to consume content while performing other activities.

The narrated version of a book, created by professional narrators from the print or digital version. Currently, there are various stores and applications that distribute the narrat...

A professional voice artist who lends their voice to record audiobooks. They must possess interpretation skills, clear diction, the ability to create distinct character voices, and...

A photographic image of the author used in promotional materials, book flaps, or the back cover, usually produced by a professional photographer.

The editing or publication of a book undertaken by the author themselves. Publication without the intervention of a publishing house.

Amazon's proprietary e-book format for Kindle devices, based on MOBI but with additional features and integrated DRM protection. AZW3 is a more advanced version that supports more ...

The back part of the book, opposite the front cover. It usually contains the book's synopsis or text that helps to understand the subject matter of the book.

The back part of a book, opposite the front cover. It typically contains the book's synopsis or text that helps explain the subject matter of the book.

Components that follow the main text, such as the afterword, appendices, annexes, glossary, bibliography, and index.

In the case of a book, it is the ISBN number transformed into a code for scanning at checkout terminals and sales points in bookstores and other retail outlets. It is usually found...

A book that achieves a large volume of sales within a determined period, appearing on best-seller lists. The term can also refer to an author whose works typically achieve great co...