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Bookseller

A professional involved in the commercialization of books, either as a bookstore owner or a specialized salesperson. They are knowledgeable about the publishing market and assist readers in choosing w...

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Book design

Book design is the study and definition of the physical and visual characteristics that will compose the book. Format, typefaces, whether there will be images or not, types of paper, binding, etc., ar...

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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.