The term "not in print" refers to any written material that is currently unavailable or out of circulation. It describes publications or texts that are no longer being produced or distributed by any means, such as physical copies, online platforms, or other forms of dissemination. When an item is labeled as "not in print," it implies that it is no longer in stock or available for purchase, and there are no plans to reprint or reissue it in the foreseeable future.
A book, for example, may become "not in print" when its initial print run is sold out, and the publisher decides not to produce additional copies. Similarly, a newspaper, magazine, or academic journal can become "not in print" when it ceases publication or is discontinued. In the digital era, the term can also be applied to online publications that have been removed from websites or are no longer accessible.
The category of "not in print" may include various types of literature, such as novels, textbooks, reference books, poetry collections, research papers, or magazines. While certain rare and valuable items may hold collector's value in being "not in print," most instances of this term suggest that the material is not easily obtainable through regular channels, and its availability may depend on used bookshops, libraries, or other second-hand sources.
