Mook (publishing)

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A mook /mʊk/ is a publication which is physically similar to a magazine but is intended to remain on bookstore shelves for longer periods than traditional magazines.[1][2]

The term is a portmanteau of "magazine" and "book". It was first used in 1971, at a convention of the Fédération Internationale de la Presse Périodique.[3] The format has become particularly popular in Japan, where several fashion designers publish "brand mooks" to promote their products.[1]

American examples of mooks include Make and Craft.[4]

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