LARGE PRINT EDITIONA Large Print Edition includes text at a size much larger than a typical paperback. The biggest difference in a Large Print Book is the size of the text, which is much larger than a standard print edition. This larger text makes for an easier reading experience, especially for readers with less-than-perfect eyesight. NEW BOOK. NEW READING. NEW JOY.The Souls of Black Folk (1903) is a work by William Edward Burghardt (W. E. B.) Du Bois (1868-1963). It is a seminal work in the history of sociology and a cornerstone of African-American literature.