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Embossing

A technique that creates raised areas on paper through pressure, giving a tactile texture to the printed material. Blind embossing (without ink) is called debossing and creates an elegant and sophisti...

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Typeface

The typographic family chosen for the composition of the book's text, considering legibility, style, and suitability for the literary genre.

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Biblioteca Nacional (National Library of Brazil)

The Brazilian institution responsible for the custody and preservation of the national bibliographic production. The Legal Deposit of every work published in Brazil must be sent to it.

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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.