How do you cite a reprint book?

The way you cite a reprint book depends on the citation style you're using (e.g., MLA, APA, Chicago). However, the core principle is to cite the *original publication* if possible, and then add information about the reprint edition you used.

Here's how you'd do it in the most common styles:

MLA (Modern Language Association):

* If you know the original publication date:

Author's Last Name, Author's First Name. *Title of Book*. Publisher, Original Publication Year. Reprint Edition, Publisher, Reprint Year.

*Example:*

Austen, Jane. *Pride and Prejudice*. T. Egerton, 1813. Dover Publications, 2003.

* If you only know the reprint publication date:

Author's Last Name, Author's First Name. *Title of Book*. Reprint Edition, Publisher, Reprint Year.

*Example:* (Note: This is less ideal as it omits valuable publication information).

Bronte, Charlotte. *Jane Eyre*. Penguin Classics, 2015.

APA (American Psychological Association):

* If you know the original publication date:

Author, A. A. (Year of original publication). *Title of work*. (Edition). Publisher. (Original work published Year)

*Example:*

Austen, J. (2003). *Pride and Prejudice* (Dover ed.). Dover Publications. (Original work published 1813)

* If you only know the reprint publication date:

Author, A. A. (Year of reprint). *Title of work*. (Edition). Publisher.

*Example:* (Again, less ideal as it lacks the original publication date)

Bronte, C. (2015). *Jane Eyre* (Penguin Classics ed.). Penguin Classics.

Chicago (Notes and Bibliography Style):

* If you know the original publication date:

1. Author's Last Name, Author's First Name, *Title of Book* (Place of Publication: Publisher, Year of Original Publication), Reprint Edition (Place of Publication: Publisher, Year of Reprint).

*Example:*

Austen, Jane. *Pride and Prejudice* (London: T. Egerton, 1813), Reprint ed. (New York: Dover Publications, 2003).

* If you only know the reprint publication date:

1. Author's Last Name, Author's First Name, *Title of Book*, Reprint Edition (Place of Publication: Publisher, Year of Reprint).

*Example*: (Again, lacking the original publication date is less desirable)

Bronte, Charlotte. *Jane Eyre*, Reprint ed. (New York: Penguin Classics, 2015).

Key Considerations:

* Edition: Specify the edition if it's not the first (e.g., 2nd edition, revised edition). For reprints, "Reprint Edition" or similar is appropriate.

* Publisher: Include the publisher for both the original and the reprint.

* Place of Publication: While not always required, it's helpful, particularly in Chicago style.

* Accessibility: If using a digital reprint (e.g., ebook), you may need to add details about the platform used.

Remember to consult your specific style guide for the most precise and up-to-date instructions. The examples above are meant to be illustrative and might vary slightly depending on the nuances of the book and style guide version.

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