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Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: both foreword and preface are means of an introduction of a book (a definition of the book) but in different ways and views by the author, editor or 3rd party! introduction is a chapter or part of the book! FOREWORD: ~ is someone Other than the author giving a definition, or opinion about his her knowledge or experience reading writing the book PREFACE:~ introduction to book typically starting it's scope, subject or aims by the author or editor! THE INTRODUCTION is the starting point to the book (opening)!. A "lead in" or "capture" into the book!. could also state a preview and feature of the specific book -genre!Www@QuestionHome@Com Forewords tend to be written by someone else other than the author (e!.g!. an editor) Preface I would say are explanatory notes written by the author him/herself The introduction is the opening chapter/section of the actual book/novel itself Hope that's clearWww@QuestionHome@Com Foreward: Introductory remarks to the book written by someone other than the author!. Preface: foreword: a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book Introduction: Usually written by the author Www@QuestionHome@Com Taznic, thumb up's from me^^Www@QuestionHome@Com i agree with jcWww@QuestionHome@Com |