reedició

Reedició is the act of issuing a new edition of a work that has already been published. In Catalan, the term reedició is used to refer to this process; in Spanish, reedición serves a similar purpose. A reedition may occur for various reasons, including correction of errors, updating factual content, translating into new languages, or adding new material such as introductions, notes, or illustrations. Unlike a simple reprint, a reedition often involves changes beyond reproducing the original text.

Types of reedition include corrected editions (edición corregida), revised editions (edición revisada), updated editions (edición actualitzada), annotated editions (edición anotada), and illustrated editions. The choice depends on the goals of the publisher and the audience. In bibliographic practice, the edition is a key element for citation and may have its own ISBN and bibliographic record.

Process: A reedition may require permission from rights holders, editorial planning, proofreading, and possibly new translations or forewords. The format may change, with new cover design, typography, and pagination. Digital platforms enable simultaneous or staggered releases, including ebooks and audiobooks, sometimes alongside print editions.

Context: Re editions are common in literature, academic works, reference texts, and translation projects. Libraries and catalogs distinguish editions to ensure accurate citation. The concept is closely related to reprint, republication, and reissue, but a reedition typically implies substantive updates or alterations.