paperbackuitgave
Paperbackuitgave is a Dutch term referring to a paperback edition of a book. It is a common format for making books more affordable and accessible to a wider audience compared to hardcover editions. Paperback books are characterized by their flexible cardstock covers, which are typically glued or stapled to the pages. This construction makes them lighter and less durable than hardcover books, but also significantly cheaper to produce.
The rise of the paperbackuitgave played a crucial role in the democratization of literature. In the mid-20th