adjective
- kept in print and available for sale over a long period, typically referring to books that continue to sell steadily
Usage: publishing industry term
Examples
- The classic novel has been backlisted for over thirty years.
- Publishers prefer backlisted titles because they provide steady revenue.
- Her poetry collection became a backlisted success after winning the award.
- The textbook remained backlisted due to consistent academic demand.
- Backlisted books often have proven market appeal.
- The publisher’s backlisted catalog includes many bestsellers from previous decades.