to write a short endorsement ofI read Balko’s book prior to publication in order to blurb it, and after I was done, immediately wrote what struck me most about it.

A description or commentary of an author or book content positioned on the book jacket.

used by U.S. scholar Brander Matthews (1852-1929) in 1906 in "American Character;" popularized 1907 by U.S. humorist Frank Gelett Burgess (1866-1951). Originally mocking excessive praise pri [..]

the brief description of a book which appears on the back of a paperback or on the inside front flap of a hardback.

another name for a commercial or advertisement (usually for TV)  

A comment from a review (often by another author praising the particular book), printed on the dustjacket or covers of a proof copy or on a wrap-around band.

The publisher's description and recommendation of a new book, usually printed on the front flap of the dust jacket, portions of which may be used in advertisements published in book trade journal [..]

A comment from a review (often by another author praising the particular book) printed on the dust wrapper or covers of a proof copy, or on a wrap-around band.

a short description or commentary of a book or author on a book jacket.

Brief introduction to the writer, usually following the headline.

Brief information about the writer, usually either at the top or bottom of the article.

A short quote or text used to promote a book, often meaning the cover copy

Brief introduction to the writer, usually following the headline.

Brief introduction to the writer, usually following the headline.

words describing a story within the paper or magazine.

another name for standfirst or similar displayed copy

(n) a promotional statement (as found on the dust jackets of books)

Brief description of a person, such as a writer or speaker, appearing as part of an article by that person.