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Not all books are rectangular.

Of those which are, some are in the more usual portrait format, while some are in the landscape format.

Some are square, oval and various other shapes.

However, the general reason for the majority of books being the rectangular shape they are is simple ergonomics - it makes them easy to hold in two hands in front of the face.

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