The term “thousand” has several meanings in the book and publishing industry. A thousand is the unit of measurement in the metric system and, traditionally, has been known as a grand. It is also the standard length for academic books published in book format. One inch thick when measured along its spine.
A thousand can also refer to the ink smudge or mistake in which an extra character appears when typesetting. This error occurs when an unscrupulous typesetter leaves out spaces between words unintentionally or accidentally duplicates characters during printing.
Errors on thousands of pages may be relatively rare but can become costly to correct after printing and publishing. Sometimes, an entire book must be reprinted if errors go undetected before going to press.
“Thousand” can also refer to a vast number, as in “I have a thousand things to do.” This usage is informal.
One thousand is an enormous number. Under the decimal system, one thousand equals ten multiplied three times over. Furthermore, one thousand is considered a square number, representing the product of two equal integers.
One thousand is an essential number across many cultures and religions. For Christians, the Christian Bible repeatedly mentions it. Meanwhile, this number represents a massive amount in Revelation’s Book of Revelation.
The Thousand is a critical text in the history of printed editions. One of the earliest books published with new movable type technology and helped spread throughout Europe, The Thousand also marks the early use of multilingual printing presses, making them more accessible. Due to its success and widespread success, its printing helped establish this industry further. It contributed significantly to the growth of the book industry overall.