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. Browse the list of 900 publishing abbreviations with their meanings and definitions. Here at picante, we work on designing and producing magazine issues just about every single day. Whether youre a rookie writer or a veteran author, youll need to know the language of the business. All rights other than book publishing rights included in a book publishing contract, such as paperback rights, book club rights, movie rights, and more. This abbreviated glossary covers only the most commonly encountered terms. A more complete guide to book sizes, book conditions and binding terms can be found through the. Oftentimes but not always these editions are printed with generic, text.
Joint the joint of a book is the small groove which runs vertically down the book itself between the book boards book cover and the spine. Publishers have the ability to replace the advertisers image url with their own hosted banner. Desktop publishing using a computer and graphic design software to layout and design a publication. Aug 07, 2008 the six key terms for talking about a book are the six planes of its rectangular prism. Reproduction proof in composition, the proof of a type form for purposes of photographic reproduction. Chances are youve heard industry professionals use their insider. The books interior will only be printed in black ink, with one color black on both sides of the page. Our glossary was designed to help visitors to our website understand unfamiliar bookrelated terms. The worst is better than none, and the best cannot be expected to.
Boards were historically made of wood, but most modern binders. Returns unsold books returned for cash or credit to the publisher. Publisher guidelines glossary of book publishing terms. A book bloggers guide to acronyms, terms and slang feed.
Not only will this allow the novice to correctly describe a. Usually sewn and glued, hardcover books are then bound with cardboard covers that are reinforced with a stiff cloth before being covered with a paper dust jacket. Also called a french joint or french groove, groove, gully, channel, and outer joint. Examples are an index in the back matter of a book and an index that serves as a library catalog. Digital printing involves the output of an electronic computer file from the computer to the printer. Chances are youve heard industry professionals use their insider vernacular, and much of its been over your head. It occurred to me recently that, as part of our workflow, we rely on a lot of graphic design terminology that might come across as confusing jargon to new publishers so i decided to put together a glossary of terms and definitions that hopefully will prevent some of that confusion this isnt. Book printing glossary below youll find a list of terms and their definitions to common book printing terms.
Not only will this allow the novice to correctly describe a book, this page will provide an easy reference to unknown book words allowing an intelligent decision before purchasing or describing a book to sell. It bends when the book is opened and is only seen on hardcover books. If you have any questions about any term defined in this list, feel free to let me know and ill create an expanded definition for you. Glossary of www technical terms if you cant find it here, check the acronyms or glossary of technical terms dictionaries are like watches. Our glossary was designed to help visitors to our website understand unfamiliar book related terms. Book terminology or book terms are the vocabulary used in book collecting to describe the many different parts of the book.
Usually sewn and glued, hardcover books are then bound with cardboard covers that are reinforced with a stiff cloth. When downloaded data is temporarily stored on your computer or mobile device, it speeds up retrieval the next time you want the same data e. Below youll find a list of terms and their definitions to common ebook terms. Display type is the type that is used to capture the readers attention and convey the main message. Money paid to the writer to allow them to live while the book is written and published but offset against the royalties the book will earn. Trade paperback versions of books released to book industry insiders prior to the actual official release date. Book plate an ownership label, usually placed inside front cover. Abbreviations appear alphabetized at the beginning of each respective letter. Glossary of publishing terms publication services on. If you have any questions about any term defined in this list, feel free to let me. In commercial magazine publishing this refers to a direct marketing effort designed to solicit new readers and is normally comprised of a number of components including but not limited to. Hardcover usually sewn and glued, hardcover books are then bound with cardboard covers that are reinforced with a stiff cloth. 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 books.
Dec 08, 2017 if the glossary leaves the reader more confused, you have a problem. A nontraditional book condition description that generally refers to a book in good or very good condition, although no standard exists for this term, and the word can be used to describe a wide variety of actual book conditions. Discount publishing a percentage deducted from the list retail price of a book, thereby determining the cost of the book to the dealer purchasing it from the publisher or wholesaler. Avoid letting publisher respond 3060 days after first book published. Over the years, weve discovered that many of the problems that arise in publishing and printing environments can be avoided by clearer, more precise communications between publishers. Reprint a term used in the publishing industry to indicate a new printing of a book. A great reference too for book manufacturing and construction. A glossary of publishing terms that are important for independently published selfpublished authors to understand.
This privacy policy governs the manner in which real estate portal collects, uses, maintains and discloses information collected from users each, a user of. When downloaded data is temporarily stored on your computer or mobile device. There is lots of information around the internet on selfpublishing, but what i found difficult was that all the information seemed to start in the middle, assuming that i already knew what all the. What is a glossary in a book how to write a glossary for. There may be exceptions to some of our definitions our main concern is to provide you with general concepts relative to. Ive been using the extra time not spent earning an income getting in some extra writing. Ioba book terminology independent online booksellers. This glossary is intended to help you understand book production, design and publishing terms. Magazine industry glossary a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z numeric additive color. Welcome to the rainwater press publishing primer, which features more than 1,000 terms related to the digital publishing, graphic arts, and printing industries. It is an electronic network for financial transactions in the. These terms will not only help you navigate the process of book production, but will help you build success for your book. During the period of the agreement, publisher agrees that news provider. These terms will not only help you understand the process of book production, but will help you build success for your book.
Glossary book terms as it pertains to the book printing services of star print brokers. Book terms and book conditions used by book collectors. A glossary of book binding terms books tell you why, inc. The books interior will only be printed in black ink, with one color black on both sides of. To provide you with a quick reference to common graphic, printing and publishing terms, we have compiled the following list from the glossary of screen printing and related technologies as. The publishers stated terms for doing this constitute its return policy. Toms glossary of book publishing terms right reading. Oct 27, 2015 nino walker spend an hour at any cafe in san francisco, or any modern tech company in silicon valley, and youll see macs outnumber pcs by a vast margin,more spend an hour at any cafe in san francisco, or any modern tech company in silicon valley, and youll see macs outnumber pcs by a vast margin, particularly among engineers.
It occurred to me recently that, as part of our workflow, we rely on a lot of graphic design terminology. Glossary of publishing terms book publishing company. A more complete guide to book sizes, book conditions and binding terms can be found through the aforementioned links. Nook press glossary of terms ach automated clearing house ach is used to send royalty payments earned through your nook press account. Let us help with this glossary of book binding terms. Book publishers who charge authors for the cost to typeset and print their books, the jacket, etc. To try and help any of you new to this to avoid the same confusion, heres a glossary. This glossary is your guide to book production, design and publishing terms. The worst is better than none, and the best cannot be expected to go quite right. If the glossary leaves the reader more confused, you have a problem.
A 1x1 pixel is a tracking device that is one pixel long by one pixel wide and records the number of impressions generated by a particular site. Color produced by combining red, green, and blue light in. These are all terms that refer to an advanced readers copya typically unfinalized copy of the book that publishers provide to. Boards the stiff material commonly referred to as the covers. Define and explain the words, terms, or phrases as simply and transparently as possible. Describes a book in which the top, fore edge and bottom of the outside of the. 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. Get a book printing quote get a quote 8446031777 or 4256031777. Glossary a list of terms and definitions particular to the subject of the book. A nontraditional book condition description that generally refers to a book in good or very good condition, although no standard exists for this term, and the word can be used to describe a wide. There are photo examples of the terms but please keep in mind that book characteristics and conditions vary. Heres the first volume in what will be an expanding glossary of publishing terminology.
Publishing terms and definitions find your publisher. May 15, 2018 let us help with this glossary of book binding terms. These terms will not only help you understand the process of book production, but will help you build success for your. A list of terms and definitions particular to the subject of the book. Many have become collectible due to the designer or owner. Hopefully this blog clarifies exactly what a glossary is, when it should be included in a book, and how it should look in your selfpublished book. Publishing glossary a curated list of the industry terms and phrases aspiring and professional writers need to know 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. Sep 17, 2014 joint the joint of a book is the small groove which runs vertically down the book itself between the book boards book cover and the spine. These terms will not only help you navigate the process of book production, but will help you build. All terms and conditions for the inarticle links will be subject to the same terms and conditions of the rss news feed agreement. An item that exists to be renegotiated and revised. Boards were historically made of wood, but most modern binders use cardboard.
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