Softback Books – Various Publishers (1953–Present)

Softback books are bound with flexible covers made from card, heavy paper, plastic, or similar materials rather than the rigid boards associated with hardback editions. The term is commonly used in Britain, while softcover is the equivalent term in American publishing. The category includes illustrated books, reference works, collectors’ guides, film and television books, catalogues, art and photography titles, manuals, biographies, histories, graphic publications, and specialist works from numerous publishers.