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CMYK

A color system used in professional printing, based on four inks: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (Black). All printed colors are composed by the combination of these four inks.

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Type Area

The area occupied by text and other elements within a page, the printed space delimited by the margins.

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Distributor

A company specializing in mediating the sale of books between publishers/authors and points of sale (physical and online bookstores), managing logistics and inventory.

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A complete glossary of publishing and editorial terms for independent authors, editors, and book industry professionals. Originally created in Brazilian Portuguese, now available in English.