Definition

Adjective: - Describes a book, pamphlet, or other published work that is no longer being produced or supplied for sale by its publisher. Copies may only be available from second-hand sellers or libraries.

Usage

• The adjective phrase "out of print" is used to describe the status of a publication. It is typically placed after a linking verb like or .
• It is often abbreviated as OOP.

Examples

• Adjective:
  • Unfortunately, her first novel has been out of print for decades.
  • The publisher confirmed that the guidebook is now out of print.
  • I'm searching for a copy, but I heard it went out of print last year.

Advanced Usage

• "to go out of print": This phrasal verb describes the process of a publication ceasing to be produced and sold by its publisher.
  • Many academic titles go out of print quickly due to low sales.
• "to fall out of print": A less common but synonymous phrase for "to go out of print."
  • The series fell out of print in the early 2000s.

Variants and Related Words

• Out-of-print (adj): Used attributively (before a noun). Note the hyphens.
  • He collects out-of-print science fiction magazines.
• Print (v/n): The root word relating to the production of text or pictures, typically using a press.
• In print (adj): The direct antonym, meaning a work is currently available for purchase from the publisher.
  • I was relieved to find the textbook was still in print.

Synonyms

• Discontinued: No longer being made or provided.
• Unavailable (from the publisher): Not able to be obtained from the original source.

Antonyms

• In print: Currently published and available for sale.
• Available: Able to be obtained.
• Published: Issued for public distribution.

Adjective

1. (of books) no longer offered for sale by a publisher
   • that edition is out of print