herdruk

Herdruk is a term used in publishing and libraries to describe a reprint of a work that has already appeared in print. A herdruk typically reproduces the same text, layout, and pagination as the original edition, and is issued to meet continued demand or to replace worn-out stock. Minor corrections, such as typographical fixes, may be included, but substantial changes to content are not common.

The concept is distinct from a new edition or a revised edition, which involve updates, corrections, or changes to the text. When a work is revised, publishers usually label it as a new or revised edition rather than a simple herdruk. In some cases, publishers may indicate a "herdruk met wijzigingen" to note small alterations.

In bibliographic practice, a herdruk is recorded as a reprint of the same edition. Catalog entries may show the original publication year and subsequent reprint years, sometimes as separate imprints. Modern ISBN usage can vary: a strictly identical reprint may reuse the same ISBN, while a reprint that includes notable changes might receive a new ISBN and be treated as a different edition.

For readers and collectors, a herdruk is generally less consequential than a new edition, since the content is the same. Availability and pricing depend on the size of the reprint run and demand.

See also: Nieuwe druk, Nieuwe editie, Uitgave, Editie.