What is 'tankōbon' and why is it important in the context of manga?

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What is 'tankōbon' and why is it important in the context of manga?
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'Tankōbon' (単行本) is the standard book format for manga. It's a collected volume of chapters, typically containing 10-20 chapters of a series. It's the format most readers purchase and collect.