verso

Verso is a term used in book production and publishing. In print and binding, verso denotes the left-hand page of an open book or the reverse side of a printed sheet. It is paired with recto, the right-hand page. The term originates from Latin versum meaning "turned," reflecting the page’s orientation in the bound volume.

In modern publishing, the word is used as a proper name for several organizations. Verso Books is a British-based independent publisher of political and critical theory, established in London in the 1970s as New Left Books and subsequently renamed Verso. It publishes works in philosophy, sociology, cultural studies, and related fields, with offices in London and New York and distribution worldwide.

Verso Corporation is an American paper manufacturer that produces coated papers, packaging papers, and other printed materials. The company operates mills and facilities across North America and has been involved in industry consolidation and market fluctuations common to the sector.