Offprint

An offprint is a separate printing of a work that originally appeared as part of a larger publication, usually one of composite authorship such as an academic journal, magazine, or edited book.

[1][2][3] Offprints are used by authors to promote their work and ensure a wider dissemination and longer life than might have been achieved through the original publication alone.

[1] The Encyclopedia of Library and Information Science states that, according to James Murray's New English Dictionary on Historical Principles, the word was derived from the German Separatabdruck or the Dutch afdruk.

Firstly, they allow researchers to distribute their findings to their peers and colleagues, enabling them to share the latest advancements in their respective fields.

The number of offprints varies depending on the agreement between the author and the publisher, with options ranging from a few dozen to several hundred copies.