P-BOOK Definition & Meaning

p-book

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[ pee-book ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

a printed book. Compare e-book.

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of p-book¹

First recorded in 1995–2000; p(rinted) or p(aper) + book, modeled on e-book ( def )

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Philip Downer, a books industry consultant whose career has included stints at Waterstone's, WH Smith and Borders UK, said it was too early to hail a comeback of the "p-book" – an industry joke for the old-school printed version.

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If the physical market starts to really dip in future years, BookSwim may have to revamp our p-book strategy.

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