[DCRM-L] German terminology for printings, impressions vs editions

Thu Jan 20 09:15:59 MST 2022

"Eindruck" is a German translation for "impression" but it is not used literally as a printing term. It is used in phrases like "Ich habe den Eindruck, dass" (I have the impression that); "einen guten Eindruck machen" (making a good impression); "einen guten Eindruck hinterlassen" (leaving a good impression), etc.

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Iris O'Brien

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From: DCRM-L <dcrm-l-bounces at lib.byu.edu> On Behalf Of Karen Attar
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Subject: Re: [DCRM-L] German terminology for printings, impressions vs editions

Speaking as a Germanist and a librarian:

"Auflage" can be either; it doesn't differentiate. Always record it in the 250 field.

"Ausgabe" is edition. I have never seen "Eindruck" in a book, but it would have to be "printing".

Best wishes,
Karen

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Subject: [DCRM-L] German terminology for printings, impressions vs editions

I'm looking for guidance on terminology for printings & impressions vs editions in general, but especially for German-language books.

If a book is designated "3. Auflage" is that the third edition or third printing?  I had always thought Auflage was "edition." What about the terms "Eindruck" and "Ausgabe" ?

Does anyone know of good resources that explain how printings vs editions are recorded into non-US books vs how US publishers do this?

Diana Simpson

Asst. Professor/Catalog Librarian

University Libraries

The University of Southern Mississippi

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