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Color Proof

A printed sample for checking colors, text, and layout before the final print run, preventing errors and waste. A color proof can be digital (more economical) or press proof (more faithful to the fina...

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Kerning

The adjustment of space between individual pairs of characters in text to achieve better visual balance. It is a fundamental typographic technique for creating more legible and aesthetically pleasing ...

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Extratextual

Any text that does not belong to the main body of the book.

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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.