Book Dictionary

Crowdfunding consists of raising funds from various people to achieve a common goal. Through crowdfunding, an author can gather support from various readers to realize the publication of their book.

A layer of varnish applied to a specific area of the book cover. Typically, the cover has an overall matte finish, and certain areas receive glossy details, such as the title.

The part of a lowercase letter that extends below the x-height, such as in the letters g, j, p, q, and y. Along with ascenders, descenders create the characteristic word profile that aids readability.