What is another word for octavo?

Pronunciation: [ɒktˈɑːvə͡ʊ] (IPA)

Octavo refers to a format for books that are approximately 6 to 9 inches tall. Some synonyms for octavo include 8vo, 8°, and small octavo. Another synonym for octavo is "quarto," which is a slightly larger format for books that are approximately 9 to 12 inches tall. Other related terms include duodecimo, which refers to a book that is approximately 4.5 to 6 inches tall, and folio, which refers to a book that is approximately 12 to 15 inches tall. These terms are important in the book publishing industry as they indicate the format and size of a book, which can impact printing costs and distribution.

Usage examples for Octavo

This edition is printed from large type, double column, octavo page, each book being complete in one volume, the whole containing near Six Hundred Illustrations, by Cruikshank, Phiz, Browne, Maclise, and other artists.
"Wives and Widows; or The Broken Life"
Ann S. Stephens
His political writings were collected and published in 1810 making two volumes octavo.
"Sages and Heroes of the American Revolution"
L. Carroll Judson
With these exceptions, the following pages present a faithful copy of the original, a very small octavo volume in black letter.
"A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume I."
R. Dodsley

Famous quotes with Octavo

  • Bishop Berkeley destroyed this world in one volume octavo; and nothing remained, after his time, but mind; which experienced a similar fate from the hand of Mr. Hume in 1737.
    Sydney Smith

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