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Public Domain

When a work ceases to belong to the author (or their family) after their death, allowing anyone to use it. Each country establishes a specific period. In Brazil, a work enters the public domain 70 yea...

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Initial cap

A capital letter used at the beginning of a word or phrase, especially when it has a decorative or prominent function. Ornate initial caps are common in chapters of classic books and illuminated manus...

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Title page

It follows immediately after the half-title page. It introduces the book, containing the title, author, publisher, edition number, year, and place of publication.

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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.