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Topic : Re: What kind of paper do novels use and why? I have a couple of translated Japanese light novels from Seven Seas, and the paper used feels different and is a darker color that that of the white - selfpublishingguru.com

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The most commonly used paper is (arguably) Newsprint. Because it's cheap, very easy to get hold of, and is non-archival (i.e.: it breaks down easily).

Pretty much every paperback in the west uses it for mass market paperbacks.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newsprint
Other papers may be used; especially for large-format books that need to maintain their shape. They will tend to use acid-free paper that is usually white. It tends to have higher gsm, and is designed to be more durable.


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