Trade paperback is a type of book that is commonly sold in bookstores and online retailers. It is a format that falls between the smaller mass-market paperback and the larger hardcover. Synonyms for trade paperback include trade edition, trade book, and trade paperback edition. Other similar formats include the graphic novel, which typically contains sequential art as well as text, and the manga, a Japanese-style graphic novel. The trade paperback is favored by publishers because it has a lower production cost than hardcovers, but it still allows for high-quality printing and binding. Overall, trade paperbacks are a popular format for readers and publishers alike.