The Guardian Dictionary of Publishing and Printing
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
The Guardian Dictionary of Publishing and Printing
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
A & C Black Publishers Ltd
1st August 2006
United Kingdom
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
Printing and reprographic industries
Reference works
070.503
Physical Properties
Paperback
320
Width 129mm, Height 198mm, Spine 18mm
348g
Description
This fully revised edition includes over 8,000 words, expressions and terminology relating to the publishing and printing industries 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.
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)
