Below we have compiled a brief list of some common printing and specialty substrate terms. A colophon, whose name is from a greek word meaning summit or finishing touch, is traditionally an inscription placed at the end of a book or manuscript, usually with facts that relate to its production. The first half of the glossary contains terms az and is followed by two book anatomy illustrations, descriptions of the various book sizes, a guide to condition ratings, and the most common abbreviations used in the world of. Type of board paper used for post cards, business cards, and other heavyuse products. In this photo the book on the left is an original copy and the book on the right is a pod. William blake used the manner for text and illustrations in his books. Grade of paper suitable for books, magazines, and general printing needs. Art critic harold rosenberg coined the term action painting in 1952 to. A book with color printing on the two outside covers and the inside back cover, for example, would be noted as 4044. An item that exists to be renegotiated and revised. Printing terms glossary of commercial printing terminology. Breast the point of the machine where the pulp suspension passes onto the paper machine wire. We may add more glossary book terms as technology changes.
Sometimes it seems every industry speaks its own unique language, and printing is no exception. Hayes, celeberrimae academiae typographus john hayes, printer to the most famous academy, printed this book. The cmyk color values for 100% black also known as flat black are 0,0,0,100, which means it contains no colors other than black. In intaglio printing, an image is incised with a pointed tool or bitten with acid into a metal plate, usually copper or zinc. Weve put together a list of terms to help bring you up to speed. Just in the area of book design you run into terms like gutter margin and folio and face trim.
When a sheet of paper is folded in alternating directions almost like steps. Glossary of papermaking terms abrasion resistance ability of paper product to withstand abrasion. Well continue to add to this list and if you have any questions about printing. Glossary of bookbinding terms this glossary has been compiled from a number of sources, including johnson and middleton see my list of books on bookbinding. Book paper category of paper suitable for newsletters and general printing needs. Book paper is divided into uncoated paper also called offset paper, coated paper also called art paper, enamel paper, gloss paper and slick paper, and text paper.
The front and back together of a page is called a leaf. Language is power, and to that end we at the editorial department have come up with a glossary of commonlyused terms and abbreviations in the book publishing industry. A book is a medium for recording information in the form of writing or images, typically. Read our glossary book terms list to be better informed about book printing. Jan 06, 2017 the printing and substrate industry definitely has its share of confusing acronyms and terms. A glossary of book binding terms books tell you why, inc. Bit the bit shorthand for binary digit is the smallest possible unit of information. Folding a sheet two or more times in the same direction.
In some wealthier nations, the sale of printed books has decreased because of. Many of the following terms refer to equipment, processes and techniques that have been replaced with modern technology. The book s interior will only be printed in black ink, with one color black on both sides of the page. Find out what these and other words mean in this glossary of commonly used terms related to reading, literacy, and reading instruction. Most modern commercial printing plants use an alldigital workflow, from prepress to plating. Most books dont include printing on the inside covers, so they are 4004, with 0 meaning no ink. Book paper text weight and is divided into uncoated or offset paper, and coated paper, which includes matte or gloss coating. Terms used in papermaking, printing, bookbinding and publishing, with notes on illuminated manuscripts and private presses. Boards were historically made of wood, but most modern binders use cardboard. Fine powder sprayed on freshly printed sheets to prevent transfer of wet ink as they accumulate in the delivery stack. However, new technology for ondemand printing, based on computers and laser imaging, is developing rapidly and should affect certain types of scientific, technical, and business publishing in the next few years. If you feel that the topic or the complexity of your book calls for a glossary of terms, then by all means, include one. Overrun in printing copies printed in excess of the specified quantity.
The entire process of typesetting a book, printing it, binding it, and then packing it for shipping. A section in the book, either in the front or back matter, that expresses gratitude for the help an author received during the book s publication. Characteristic of paper referring to how much light it reflects. Glossary of printing terms the printer quality offset. Book paper text weight and is divided into uncoated or offset paper, and coated. This abbreviated glossary covers only the most commonly encountered terms. The books interior will only be printed in black ink, with one color. Printing using small sheetfed presses, called duplicators, using cut sizes of bond and offset paper.
These details might include the name of the printer and the date and place of printing. A glossary of printing, binding, graphic arts and typographical terminology a4 paper iso standard paper size 210 x 297mm or 8. Trade paperback tpb a largeformat paperback, usually royal or demy size. Glossary of publishing and editing terms paul dudenhefer. Paper that, due to mistakes or accidents, must be thrown away instead of delivered printed to the customer, as compared to waste. Boards the stiff material commonly referred to as the covers. Any material, such as appendixes, notes, references, glossary or index, coming after the chapters of a book. Printing industry midwest provides this glossary to help facilitate the process. The common paper size used outside the us in place of 8. Letterpress method of printing from raised surfaces. However, new technology for ondemand printing, based on computers and laser imaging. In fact, you can find a brief glossary of some of this book design terminology here. Barcodes black and white bars that hold information about your project, including price. Search the glossary of book terms to unravel the puzzling language you may have found in the description of your book.
Gray board a homogeneous board made usually of mixed waste papers with or without screenings and mechanical pulp on a continuous board machine, in thickness less then 1 mm. Usually, the end papers are blank, and thus they make an ideal location for an authors signature. Absorbency property of pulp, paper, and its constituents and products that permits the entrainment and. If you cant find the term you are looking for here, then you might like to try matt t. A glossary of graphic design, prepress and print terms. Accordion fold folding paper by bending each fold in the opposite direction of the previous fold creating a pleated or accordion effect. The shade of black used in black and white printing. A term used to describe the orientation of a book, where the book is taller than it is wide. I added the publishing and computer related terminology. To bleed means to extend outside the normal trim area of a books page. The worst is better than none, and the best cannot be expected to go quite right. A digital printing technology that allows a complete book to be printed and bound individually, as opposed to traditional publishing that produces several hundred or thousand books in a lot.
Below youll find a list of terms and their definitions to common book design terms. Here is a brief glossary of terms often used in the catholic church that may not be completely familiar to journalists who have not had a great deal of experience in covering church matters. Fortunately, youve found the ultimate translation guide. Typically a softcover trade book, there may be some differences in the text between the arc and final publication copy. Terms used in papermaking, printing, bookbinding and publishing with notes on illuminated manuscripts and private presses geoffrey ashall glaister on. Youll hear a lot of new vocabulary when learning about book printing. The printing and substrate industry definitely has its share of confusing acronyms and terms. Printing agreements usually specify allowable overruns. Heres our list of common printing and graphicarts terms, with simple, straightforward definitions youre sure to understand. Colophons are found in some manuscripts and books made as long ago as the 6th century ad. Intaglio comes from the italian word intagliare, meaning, to incise. These terms will not only help you understand the process of book production, but will help you build success for your book.
Breaks when the paper being made on the paper making machine ruptures while passing through the machine. Binding the assembly of separate pages into a finished book or booklet by adhering the edges together by smyth sewing, gluing, or stapling. One leaf is pasted to the board, with the other remaining free. There are many printing terms used in the print industry that sound like a different language. Typically, one side of the adhesive will be bonded to a specific print or print media, while the opposite could be used to adhere to multiple surfaces. Let us help with this glossary of book binding terms. End papers double leaves bound in at the front and rear of a book after printing. Cranky says, if you did not find a term you were looking for here, try the complete dictionary of bookbinding terms, including chemicals and adhesives, at stanford universitys bookbinding and the conservation of books web site. The bindexpert has been designed to process many different types of paper, including coated, uncoated and laminated stock.
This is a quick, handy guide in no particular order to many of the terms that writers will come across during all stages of editing and publishing. Glossary of print terms being able to talk the language of print is important for communication between printers and customers. If youre new to commercial printing or print buying is not your primary responsibility, the following terms and definitions should better help you communicate with commercial insiders. Later books of ceremonies describe the pope as wearing a red mantle, mozzetta, camauro and shoes, and a white cassock and stockings. Perhaps familiarising yourself with a few printing terms will stand you in good stead. Thats why weve created this cheat sheet of words and phrases to help you through the process. In reference works, such as a dictionary, a section of explanatory notes concerning content and format might be included.
Terms are capitalized only if they are always capitalized. The books interior will only be printed in black ink, with one color black on both sides of the page. Many contemporary portraits of 15th and 16thcentury predecessors of pius v show them wearing a white cassock similar to his. Book design language can be confusing for the new selfpublisher, so here is a list of oftenused terms in book design. The oxford dictionary of the christian church oxford university press 2005. A5 is a paper size that is often used for notepads or pocket books. Bowed a condition where the boards of a hardcover book have turned either inwards or outwards in relation to the leaves. Cd remainders are usually marked by cutting the spine of the case or punching a hole through the upc barcode.
Arm yourself with the glossary below so that when the printing experts bombard you with their secret code, youll be able to decode their gibberish. Dec 08, 2017 including a glossary page in your selfpublished book. There may be exceptions to some of our definitions our main concern is to provide you with general concepts relative to commonly used book jargon. Glossary of catholic terms here is a brief glossary of terms often used in the catholic church that may not be completely familiar to journalists who have not had a.
Book paper paper suitable for printing and other uses in the graphic arts industry. This glossary is your guide to book production, design and publishing terms. Glossary of roman catholic church terms, words and phrases dear visitor, if you know of any other commonly used churchy terms, words or phrases that you would like us to add to this list, please send them to. Measured by determining degree and rate that a sample loses weight under specific rubbing action of an abrading substance, such as an eraser. The ability of paper to absorb liquids like ink and aqueous coating. The word pope derives from greek pappas, meaning father. Spoilage paper that, due to mistakes or accidents, must be thrown away instead of delivered printed to the customer, as compared to waste. The plate is covered with ink and then wiped so that only the incised grooves contain ink. Adding this section to the back matter of your book is a great way to assist your readers, educate them, and provide transparency. Although these cutouts dont damage the cd or liner notes, they are visible. Some of our favorite headscratchers include kiss cut, grammage, and hickey. What is a glossary in a book how to write a glossary for. So, to better communicate to you whats happening with your project, weve compiled a glossary of terms that we commonly use in our industry.
Glossary of printing terms uk common print design terms. Absorbency the ability of paper to absorb liquids like ink and aqueous coating. Bleed the area past the trim line used to conceal cutting variances for artwork that extends to the edge of the page. A glossary of commercial printing terms glossary if youre new to commercial printing or print buying is not your primary responsibility, the following terms and definitions should better help you communicate with commercial insiders. The term is also applied loosely to any mark of approval or endorsement. In the early centuries of christianity, this title was applied, especially in the east, to all bishops and other senior clergy, and later became reserved in the west to the bishop of rome, a reservation made official only in the 11th century. E typographeo clarendoniano at the clarendon press typographus. This dictionary covers graphic design, prepress and print terminology click a letter to see more layout, printing and binding terms of this glossary. Book production glossary below youll find a list of terms and their definitions to common book production terms. A good publisher does several things, including but not limited to the following. Glossary of catholic terms united states conference of. One may hope that even more experienced journalists will find one or two new insights here. A book remainder mark is usually made with a stamp or permanent marker on the bottom edge of the book, though it may be on the back cover or another edge.
Either coated or uncoated, this term is used to describe papers that are commonly used as the. Every industry has its own lingo, and the printing industry is definitely no exception. We take great pride in making our clients feel confident about their jobs during the production process. The technical term for this physical arrangement is codex plural, codices.
Inconsistent positioning of the printed image on the sheets of paper as they travel through a printing press. This dictionary covers graphic design, prepress and print terminology. A glossary of terms we frequently use for jobs we process. Glossary of publishing terms book publishing company. A component of concepts of print, knowledge of book parts includes the ability to identify front and back covers, title, author, illustrator, spine, and title page. If you spot any errors or omissions, drop me a line.
Toms glossary of book publishing terms right reading. Book printing glossary below youll find a list of terms and their definitions to common book printing terms. There are a lot of industry terms to learn when printing a book and we know it can feel overwhelming. Against the grain folding or printing on press at a right angle to the grain direction of the paper. Glossary of common latin terms found in imprints of early. Breaking process of returning sheets to liquid form. An illustration appearing before the first pages of a book.
Printmaking glossary of art terms art encyclopedia. Below youll find a list of terms and their definitions to common book printing terms. The imprimatur rule in the roman catholic church effectively dates from the dawn of printing, and is first seen in the printing and publishing. The process creates a subtle, delicate backdrop to the printed image. A standard binding for hardcover books, which uses glue to hold the interior text block to the cover. Glossary of terms print printers printing company in. Method of lithographic printing that transfers ink from a plate to a blanket, then from the blanket to paper. Stan schwartz supplied most of the printing and finishing terms of this online glossary. A list of terms and definitions particular to the subject of the book.
An imprimatur is a declaration authorizing publication of a book. Glossary of www technical terms if you cant find it here, check the acronyms or glossary of technical terms dictionaries are like watches. The act, process, or practice of examining books, films, or other material to. A clear base film, typically polyester, which is coated with the same or different adhesives on both sides. Glossary of printing terms book printing experts for. Baxter print a method of printing using oilcolours developed by george baxter 180467. Glossary of printing terms 2004 an all inclusive desk reference for the printing industry the glossary of printing terms is a service by heidelberger druckmaschinen ag. In fiction publishing, a trade paperback version is often published after the. A heavy, durable coating that can be applied to paper. Terms used in papermaking, printing, bookbinding and publishing with notes on illuminated manuscripts bibliophiles, private presses and printing societies g. Roberts and don etheringtons excellent dictionary of descriptive terminology.