«he 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.»

This book is an easy-to-use reference to the key terms used in graphic design. Each entry comprises a brief textual definition along with an illustration or visual example of the point under discussion. Supplementary contextual information is also included.