remdruk

Remdruk is a bibliographic term used in Dutch publishing to indicate a reprint or reissue of a printed work after the initial edition has been produced. A remdruk typically preserves the same text and pagination as the original and is issued to meet continued demand or to replace worn copies. In many cases, a remdruk is published without substantive changes.

If corrections or small updates are included, the reprint may be described as remdruk with corrigenda or as a revised edition; publishers may also use the term in catalogs to distinguish it from a true new edition that contains substantial revisions. The exact interpretation can vary by publisher, cataloging system, and historical period.

In library catalogs and bibliographies, remdruk helps indicate the edition state of a work. It is not always interchangeable with herdruk (reprint) or with a completely new edition, since the distinctions can be subtle and depend on the specific publishing practices of a given time or house.

Commonly, remdruk is used for popular works with ongoing demand, fencing off the need for a full new edition while ensuring continued availability. It is one of several edition-related terms used in Dutch bibliographic practice, alongside terms such as uitgave (edition), heruitgave (reprint), and nieuw uitgave (new edition).

See also: herdruk, uitgave, edition, corrigenda.