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Colophon Page / Imprint Page

A page dedicated to the technical information of the book. Edition number and year, and professionals involved in the work are some of the details found on the colophon page.

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Copyright Registration

The official registration made to ensure that a particular book belongs to a specific author.

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Point size

The size of the typeface, usually measured in points (pt). For example, 12-point means a 12-point font. Printed books generally use point sizes between 10 and 12 points for the main text.

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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.