1. Definition: Books usually refer to bound works, and books are the media for spreading information.

2. Carriers: The carriers of books are more diverse, including words and images printed on paper, cloth, silk, leather, wood and other materials. The carrier of books is relatively simple, mainly paper and printed words and images.

3. Function: Books have more functions, besides providing information and knowledge, they can also be used to express ideas, accumulate experience, preserve knowledge and spread knowledge. The function of books is more focused on providing information and knowledge.

Generally speaking, books and books contain words and images, but there are significant differences in definition, carrier and function.