What is trade paperback?

Trade paperback books are slightly more expensive than mass-market paperbacks but have better quality and are usually bigger than the average size at B-format, which measures 135 mm x 216 mm.

Do trade paperbacks discolor after a few years?

Some trade paperbacks use acid-free paper and won’t discolor after a few years, but the cover is still similar to mass-market paperbacks and is still more prone to damage compared to hardcover books. Because mass-market paperbacks are squeezed into a standard size, the formatting changes.

What type of paper is used in a trade softcover book?

Acid-free paper is one of the good quality paper types used in creating trade softcover book. In some countries, the Trade paperback encompasses softcover books also described as B-format options but they come in larger sizes such as 5 3/8 x 8 ½ inches in width and height respectively. Trade comics are good examples of Trade paperback books.

What is a paper trader?

The term dates back to a time when (before the proliferation of online trading platforms) aspiring traders would practice on paper before risking money in live markets. While learning, a paper trader records all trades by hand to keep track of hypothetical trading positions, portfolios, and profits or losses.