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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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Title Page

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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Distributor

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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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.