p-book

or p·Book, p·book

[ pee-book ]

noun

1. a printed book. Compare e-book.

Word History and Origins

Origin of p-book¹

First recorded in 1995–2000; p(rinted) or p(aper) + book, modeled on e-book ( def )

Example Sentences

Philip Downer, a books industry consultant whose career has included stints at Waterstone's, WH Smith and Borders UK, said it was too early to hail a comeback of the "p-book" – an industry joke for the old-school printed version.

From The Guardian

If the physical market starts to really dip in future years, BookSwim may have to revamp our p-book strategy.

From Forbes