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Frontlist vs. Backlist — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Frontlist and Backlist

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Frontlist

A publisher's list of new or current titles.

Backlist

A backlist is a list of older books available from a publisher. This is opposed to newly-published titles, which is sometimes known as the frontlist.

Frontlist

(publishing) A list of the most recent books available from a publisher, as opposed to the backlist of older titles.

Backlist

A publisher's list of older titles kept in print.

Backlist

To place (a title) on a backlist.
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Backlist

(publishing) A list of older books available from a publisher, as opposed to the frontlist of more recent titles.

Backlist

(transitive) To hold back a student's application (to a college etc.) based on whether a preferred candidate declines their offer.
I have not heard back from the college yet: I must have been backlisted.

Backlist

To place (a book) on a backlist.

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