Sturdy hardcover binding in which pages are stitched together before being glued to the book cover. Used primarily for children's books. More expensive than trade binding. Mass market paperback. Paper-covered book of a size that will fit into common rack displays.
Short discount is less than standard trade discount.
The binding of a book as it is issued from its publisher, usually hard cover. Book intended for the general reader and sold to wholesalers, retail booksellers and libraries. One who sells materials to a library.