edizioni

Edizioni is the plural form of edizione in Italian and refers to a particular version or release of a book, magazine, or other publication. It can denote a specific print run, a revised or translated version, or the catalog of works published by a publisher. The term is used both for individual titles and for the broader output of a publishing house.

The word derives from Latin editio, from the verb edere, meaning to publish or bring forth. In Italian, edizioni thus indicates the act of making a text available to the public and the various forms in which that text can appear.

In publishing practice, edizioni identifies the version of a work being cited or distributed. Bibliographic records use edition statements to distinguish between, for example, prima edizione, seconda edizione, edizione critica, or edizione aggiornata, since different editions can vary in text, supplementary material, or corrections. The concept also encompasses translated editions and reissues.

For periodicals and other serials, edizioni may refer to different issues or formats, such as a digital edition versus a print edition, or regional editions tailored to specific markets. The term frequently appears in the names of publishing houses as part of an imprint, signaling a publisher’s catalog or program of releases. Overall, edizioni highlights the evolving nature of texts across formats, languages, and time.