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Back cover

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.

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Dust Jacket

A graphic piece consisting of a sheet that wraps around the book.

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Book Subscription

A business model where the reader pays a monthly fee to receive selected physical books (like TAG Livros, Leiturinha) or to have unlimited access to digital book catalogs (like Kindle Unlimited). It o...

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A complete glossary of publishing and editorial terms for independent authors, editors, and book industry professionals. Originally created in Brazilian Portuguese, now available in English.