New printings or copies of a book, article, or document that was previously published, often made when the original runs out of stock.
From re- 'again' and print. The term emerged in the 18th century as printing technology became more sophisticated and publishers could easily reproduce books without resetting type.
Before digital printing, reprints were expensive because publishers had to store original metal type for years or reset it—now publishers can reprint a book instantly without any physical setup, which is why rare books are becoming less rare.
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