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out of print

[out-uhv-print] / ˈaʊt əvˈprɪnt /


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Authors can often regain book rights from publishers once they’re out of print, or buy out the rights on underperforming titles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

Never out of print, “Occupied America” is now in its ninth edition.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

"I am really sad because some of the books have already run out of print," she said.

From BBC • Sep. 24, 2025

I find people have it on their Kwanzaa setups and it is now out of print, long out of print, and people needed a new version.

From Salon • Dec. 28, 2024

She went to three bookstores, but Danny reminded her that it was out of print.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova



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