Frontlist vs. Backlist — What's the Difference?

A publisher's list of new or current titles.

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.

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

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

To place (a title) on a backlist.

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

(transitive) To hold back a student's application (to a college etc.) based on whether a preferred candidate declines their offer.

To place (a book) on a backlist.