Publication vs Sourcebook - What's the difference?
publication | sourcebook |
The act of publishing printed or other matter
* Jonathan Swift
An issue of printed or other matter, offered for sale or distribution
The communication of information to the general public etc.
* Jeremy Taylor
A book consisting of a collection of writings on a particular subject.
A publication intended to supplement the core materials of a roleplaying game.
* 2008 , James Wyatt, ?Bill Slavicsek, ?Richard Baker, Dungeon Master 4th Edition For Dummies (page 156)
As nouns the difference between publication and sourcebook
is that publication is the act of publishing printed or other matter while sourcebook is a book consisting of a collection of writings on a particular subject.publication
English
Noun
- The publication of these papers was not owing to our folly, but that of others.
- His jealousy attends the business, the recreations, the publications , and retirements of every man.
sourcebook
English
Noun
(en noun)- That sourcebook is aimed at players of fighters, rogues, rangers, and warlords, and by design you're not going to find much in that book to appeal to other characters.