A book with a soft cover is typically called a paperback book.

A soft cover book has a soft cover an paper back is mostly paper

A hard cover or, hardback book has a hard, thick and inflexible cover. It is more expensive and more durable than the paperback version.

A soft cover or, paperback book has a soft and flexible cover (just a little bit thicker than the pages of the book itself). They are less expensive than the hardback.

Its when you get a book out in stores and in a actual book form with a soft or hard cover.

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