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back·list

 (băk′lĭst′)
n.
A publisher's list of older titles kept in print.
tr.v. back·list·ed, back·list·ing, back·lists
To place (a title) on a backlist.
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backlist

(ˈbækˌlɪst)
n
(Journalism & Publishing) a publisher's previously published books that are still available. See also frontlist, mid-list
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back•list

(ˈbækˌlɪst)
n.
1. the books that a publisher has kept in print over several years, as distinguished from newly issued titles.
v.t.
2. to place on a backlist.
[1945–50]
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backlist

- Older books kept in print by a publisher.
See also related terms for published.
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Translations

backlist

[ˈbæklɪst] Nfondo m editorial
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