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X-height
The average height of lowercase letters in a typeface. The name comes from the height of the letter 'x', which typically represents this measurement. It is one of the main factors determining the legi...
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One of the first pages of the book, providing identifying information such as the title, author's name, translator, year, and place of publication.
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A company specializing in mediating the sale of books between publishers/authors and points of sale (physical and online bookstores), managing logistics and inventory.
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