omnibus book
omnibus book (noun phrase): A single volume that contains multiple works, typically by the same author, often published at a reduced price to make them widely accessible.
"omnibus edition": Often used interchangeably with "omnibus book," but emphasizes the publication format.
- The publisher released an omnibus edition of the fantasy series, containing all five novels in a single binding.
"omnibus volume": A more formal term for a book that compiles multiple works.
- The omnibus volume of poetry spans the poet's entire career.
Omnibus (noun, singular): A collection of works; also refers to a bus or a broadcast program covering multiple topics.
- The television omnibus featured several short documentaries. (A broadcast program combining segments.)
Omnibus (adjective): Including or covering many things at once.
- The omnibus bill in Congress addressed several unrelated issues. (A legislative package.)
Compilation: A book or collection of items assembled from various sources.
- This compilation of short stories is similar to an omnibus book.
Anthology: A collection of literary works, often by different authors (though omnibus books typically feature a single author).
- The anthology of modern poetry is not an omnibus book, as it includes many poets.
"All in one": Describes something that combines multiple elements into a single package.
- This omnibus book is an all-in-one collection of the author's mysteries.
"One-stop shop": A place or resource where everything needed can be found.
- For fans of the series, this omnibus book is a one-stop shop for the entire saga.