Mehrbändigen
Mehrbändigen is a term used in book collecting and library science to describe a work that is published in multiple volumes. This contrasts with a single-volume work or a series, which may contain multiple books but are often published independently and may not be intended to be read as a single cohesive unit. Mehrbändigen works, by their nature, are designed to be read sequentially and are often conceived as a single intellectual creation divided for practical or stylistic reasons.
The decision to publish a work in multiple volumes can be driven by several factors. Length is
Collecting mehrbändigen works can present unique challenges and rewards for bibliophiles. Ensuring completeness, for instance, requires