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Front matter

These are texts that precede the main body of the work, such as the preface, dedication, acknowledgments, and introduction.

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Foreign Rights

The rights to publish a book in its original language in countries other than those where the book was originally published. Translation rights are the rights to publish a book in languages different ...

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Points (Pt)

A typographic unit of measurement. It is used to measure font size, spacing, and other elements on a printed page or digital screen.

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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.