A "paperback publication" refers to a book that is printed and bound with flexible covers, usually made of paper, unlike hardcover books that have rigid covers. Full definition
Because Tony Hillerman is not here to celebrate the recent paperback publication of our book A New Omnibus of Crime (Oxford University Press), I have been missing him. (bookpage.com)
Then divide that $ 425,000 over the anticipated life of the contract, which is three years (execution, first hardback publication, second hardback publication, second paperback publication). (theguardian.com)
An editor came up with the idea not long after the 2002 paperback publication of Fast Food Nation [Eric's best - selling exposé of the fast - food industry, written for adults]. (bookbrowse.com)