![]() Sixty percent of the books are paperback and half of the hardcover books are fiction. Though I must say that I do have quite a few hardback books that I bought second-hand, which I think does say something about their ability to hold up against wear and tear of everyday life. The books on a bookshelf are either hardcover or paperback. As I find that the price points are often so good I can get whatever sparks my fancy. ![]() On the second-hand market however, I will buy what ever catches my eye. All of those things still hold true today. I usually only find this to be an issue when a movie is being made of a book, and all of the mass-market paperbacks now are covered with photos of the actors, which I don’t really enjoy. Paperback books were more affordable and cheaper to produce, and many smaller-name books were released only as paperbacks first. I will purchase a hardback in two scenarios, if the book is brand new and there is no paperback available, and if they cover art is significantly nicer on the hardback. Why they exist: Prior to the hardcover, ancient book formats vacillated between various forms of parchment and papyrus scrolls. Many books from indie presses likewise debut in paperback. While I do appreciate the beauty of a hardback book, I rarely will spurge on them if a paperback is available. Where you won’t see them: A lot of genre fiction (romance, science fiction, fantasy) dispenses with the hardcover format. While this may seem trivial, at the moment I can assure you the difference is becoming quite apparent! I am currently getting ready to move to Montreal in two weeks, and I’m packing up many of my books and I was surprised at how many more paper back books I have compared to hardback books! Beyond the lower price point, I think an often-overlooked benefit to owning paper backs is they are slightly lighter then hardbacks. Hardcover and paperback are words associated with only books. A good paperback gets right to me but most of my books now are digital. I find that the money I can save per book, can add up quickly and can mean that I’m able to add one more book to my shopping cart! The difference between hardcover and paperback is not limited only to the cover of the book. Paperback sells more, if youre wondering. ![]() Hardbacks It is recommended that when you are your own publisher, you start with a hardcover if you can afford it. So deciding which version should go to printing may be a difficult one. Personally, I tend towards paper back books mainly because of their price point. Hardcover and paperback books will both tell your story when you self-publish. I thought it would be a good time for another bookworm discussion! Do you have a preference between paperback books or hard covers? ![]()
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