slipcased
Housed in cardboard
Slipcased describes a book housed in a slipcase—a protective box open at one end that the book slides into.
Slipcased editions are typically special or deluxe printings: a slipcased collector's edition, The trilogy comes slipcased with a ribbon bookmark.
Rigid-bound book format
- clothboundBound in textile
- leatherboundEncased in tanned hide
- bindingLegally or morally required
- spineColumn of vertebrae
gilt-edged · embossed · linen · marbled · endpapers · frontispiece · quarto · octavo
Confined, bordered space
- sheathProtective blade covering
- coverProtect by overlaying
- sleeveGarment's arm portion
- wrapEnclose by winding around
cushioning · padding · archival · acid-free · preservation · safeguard · barrier · storage
Small intentional production run
- autographedBearing someone's signature
- mint conditionPerfect, unused state
- rareSeldom found or seen
- antiquarianScholar of old artifacts
first printing · vintage · collectible · prized · heirloom · artifact · keepsake · treasure
Packaged media collection
- deluxeSuperior in quality
- premiumAdded cost for better
- displayPresentation for viewing
- showcaseCabinet for displaying items
elegant · refined · prestigious · special edition · commemorative · anniversary · library edition · luxury
hardcover
Rigid-bound book format
- clothboundBound in textile
- leatherboundEncased in tanned hide
- bindingLegally or morally required
spine · gilt-edged · embossed · linen · marbled · endpapers · frontispiece · quarto · octavo · folio
enclosure
Confined, bordered space
wrap · cushioning · padding · archival · acid-free · preservation · safeguard · barrier · storage · dust-free
limited edition
Small intentional production run
- autographedBearing someone's signature
- mint conditionPerfect, unused state
- rareSeldom found or seen
first printing · antiquarian · vintage · collectible · prized · heirloom · artifact · keepsake · treasure · invaluable
boxed set
Packaged media collection
showcase · elegant · refined · prestigious · special edition · commemorative · anniversary · library edition · luxury · handsome
slipcasedshrink-wrapped
Packaged in tight plastic
loose · unboxed · unprotected · paperback · uncased
slipcasedremainder
What's left over
ex-library · standard edition · mass-market · cheap edition · budget