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Originally Posted by TheLongshot
Is that the real reason why a hardcover costs more, or is it because it is a new release?
Jason
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They cost more because they are a
lot more expensive to manufacture.
Binding is a separate process, often done by a different vendor than the printer who prints the book.
Trade paperbacks exist because hardcovers got so expensive. Offering the book in the same size with the same interior design and typography, but perfect bound with soft covers allows cheaper editions.
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Dennis