Dictionary of Publishing and Printing (3rd edition 2006)

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This fully revised edition includes over 10,000 words, expressions and terminology relating to the printing and publishing industry and allied trades. Topics covered are papermaking, ink, printing and binding machinery, bookselling, typesetting, desktop publishing and design, copyright, editing, commissioning, contracts, rights and electronic publishing. Definitions are given in clear, simple English meaning that this dictionary is perfect for anyone wanting comprehensive information at their fingertips. First published 1989; this 3rd edition May 2006.

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Includes detailed coverage of the new technologies that have entered the printing and publishing world since the last editionEncyclopedic commentaries enhance definitions and put terminology in contextSupplementary matter includes: proof correction marks, book prizes andawards, copyright law, international books fairs, common fonts anddiscritics and a list of key resources on the Web.Perfect for students of, and new recruits to, printing, publishing and allied tradesOur book is much cheaper than the competition. Fully up-to-date and includes latest technologies.

Reviews

'This is just the dictionary you need to find your way around the business.' Writing Magazine (October 2006) 'A mine of clearly presented information a useful book to have around.' SLA (Winter 2006) 'A very workmanlike little dictionary Definitions are concise and accurate Very useful.' Reference Reviews (May 2007)

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General Fields

• ISBN : 9780713675894
• Publisher : Black
• Imprint : Black
• Publication date : May 2006
• Dimensions : 198mm X 129mm X 18mm
• Produced in : United Kingdom
• Product Type : books

Special Fields

• Illustrations : N/A
• Pages : 320
• Dewey classification : 070.503
• Edition : 3rd Revised edition
• Bind : Paperback
• Author : A & C Black Publishers Ltd