Frontlist vs. Backlist — What's the Difference?
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Difference Between Frontlist and Backlist
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Definitions
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.