Herdrukt

Herdrukt is een Dutch publishing term used to indicate that a work has been printed again after the original edition. The form 'herdrukt' is the past participle of the verb 'herdrukken'. In bibliographic records and catalogs, a title described as 'herdrukt' signals a reprint, typically produced to meet continued demand when stock of the first edition has run out or to make the work available again. A herdruk generally preserves the same text as the original, with only minor changes such as corrections of typographical errors, updated imprint data, or a different binding or cover. In contrast to a 'heruitgave' or 'nieuwe editie', which implies substantial revisions, additions, or updates, a herdruk usually contains little or no new material beyond production improvements.

Publishers may issue a herdruk for both literary works and reference materials, including textbooks, where a new print run keeps the work accessible without altering its content. The decision to issue a herdruk often depends on demand, licensing, and rights considerations. In library catalogs, you may see entries listed as 'herdruk' with dates indicating the year of the original edition and the year of the reprint. Overall, herdrukt denotes continuity and availability rather than a re-envisioned edition.