Taschenbuchformate

Taschenbuchformate, also known as paperback formats, are standardized sizes for books bound in soft covers, commonly used in Europe. The term comes from the German language, where "Taschenbuch" literally translates to pocket book. These formats are designed to facilitate easier storage and transportation of books.

Originally developed in the 19th century, the main goal behind the creation of standardized formats was to ensure that books of different sizes could be securely shelved and carried. In the European book trade, large folders containing two identical paperback volumes enabled a sixfold reduction in shelving space, allowing for a greater storage capacity per square foot. The fixed correlations of page height to page width provided an even wider efficiency enhancement: At every stacking of this type, not only could the paper demanded by all covers per storage section be more effectively used, but the recipient of a book shipment could assess at a glance which activity could be planned.

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