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All-type

A book cover, advertisement, or any other composition consisting solely of text, without illustrations.

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Endpapers

Blank or decorated pages at the beginning and end of a book, between the hard cover and the text block. They have an aesthetic and structural function, joining the cover to the text block and protecti...

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Ghostwriter

A professional hired by an author to write their work. When an author has a story but, for various reasons, is unable to write it themselves, they can hire a professional for this task.

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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.