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DRM

Digital Rights Management is a protection system that controls the use, copying, and distribution of digital books. It aims to prevent piracy but also limits end-user rights such as sharing and printi...

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Widow line

A word or short phrase that appears alone at the bottom of a column or page of text. Like orphan lines, they are considered typographic errors that should be corrected during layout.

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Flap / Cover Flap

The extensions of the front and back covers that are folded inward. They typically contain a brief text about the book and information about the author.

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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.