The Visual Dictionary of Pre-press & Production is a concise and comprehensive introduction to the world of print and production. Containing textual and visual defintitions for over 250 pre-press and production terms, this book is an invaluable reference tool for all students and practitioners of graphic design, typography, illustration and visual communication subjects. From practical terms such as Accents, Bitmap and Color calibration, to styles and finishes such as Canadian and half-Canadian, Perfect Bound and TCF (Totally Chlorine Free), this book contains both modern terminology and the traditional terms still in current usage.
The Visual Dictionary of Pre-press & Production is a comprehensive guide to the many and varied terms used within the print industry. From alignment to z-bind fold and Acrobat to woodblock, this book will prove an invaluable resource to anyone interested in pre-press and production.
More than 250 common pre-press and production terms are explained with concise definitions, accompanied by compelling historical and contemporary illustrations. Each term is explained and contextualized, giving the reader an enhanced understanding of pre-press and production terminology.
From practical terms such as Accents, Bitmap and Color calibration to styles and finishes such as Canadian and half-Canadian, Perfect Bound and TCF (Totally Chlorine Free), this book contains both modern terminology and the traditional terms still in current usage.
