An out-of-print item (Music, Movies, but mostly Books) that is no longer being published. Out-Of-Print items are extremely rare, and may be difficult to acquire. Someone who wishes to purchase an out of print item must either find a seller that still has a new copy, wait for re-issue (if another is anticipated), or find someone who will sell their own copy as Used. Usually, the one's that are out of print are Limited Editions. Out-of-print books may be found at libraries or specialty book stores. ... Rare is a term used to denote low numbers or abundance. ... A used item is one that is not new or a resource that has been partially or completely depleted. ... Reefer Madness was issued in a Special Addiction as a reference to the cult films ironic appeal. ...
Out of printbooks are often rare, and may be difficult to acquire.
A reader who wishes to purchase an out of printbook must either find a bookseller that still has a copy, wait for another print run (if another is anticipated), or find someone who will sell their own copy as a usedbook.
If there is enough demand for an out of printbook, and all copyright issues can be resolved, another publisher may republish the book with a new cover and title page.