pehmeäkantinen
Pehmeäkantinen is a Finnish bibliographic term used to designate a book bound with a flexible paper cover, commonly known in English as a paperback or softcover. It contrasts with kovakantinen, the hardcover binding. The term is used in bibliographies, catalogs, and consumer labeling to indicate format rather than content.
The binding is typically perfect binding: the pages are held together by glue along the spine, and
Pehmeäkantinen editions are generally cheaper to produce and lighter to carry, which makes them popular for
In libraries and book catalogs, the format is often noted to help users select preferred editions. The