backlisted
/ˈbækˌlɪstɪd/
adjective
- Describing a book or title that has been placed on a publisher's backlist, meaning it is no longer a new release but remains in print.
- She found a backlisted edition of her favorite childhood novel.
- The library has a special section for backlisted books.
- The backlisted titles still sell well in bookstores.
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verb
- Past tense of backlist: placed a book or title on a publisher's backlist.
- They backlisted the series after the first print run sold out.
- The publisher backlisted the author's early works last year.
- The editor backlisted the title to make room for new releases.