Backlist Definition

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backlists

noun

A publisher's list of older titles kept in print.

American Heritage

All the books of a publisher that are kept in print over a relatively long period of time.

Webster's New World

(publishing) A list of older books available from a publisher, as opposed to the frontlist of more recent titles.

Wiktionary

verb

To place (a title) on a backlist.

American Heritage

To include in a backlist.

Webster's New World

To hold back a student's application (to a college etc.) based on whether a preferred candidate declines their offer.

I have not heard back from the college yet: I must have been backlisted.

Wiktionary

(publishing) To place (a book) on a backlist.

Wiktionary

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