Authors' And Printers' Dictionary: A Guide For Authors, Editors, Printers, Correctors Of The Press, Compositors, And Typists (1912)

By F Howard Collins

Book Overview

The Authors' and Printers' Dictionary: A Guide for Authors, Editors, Printers, Correctors of the Press, Compositors, and Typists is a comprehensive reference book written by Frederick Howard Collins in 1912. The book is designed to provide guidance to those involved in the publishing industry, including authors, editors, printers, correctors of the press, compositors, and typists. The dictionary covers a wide range of topics related to the book publishing process, including typography, proofreading, manuscript preparation, and printing. It provides definitions and explanations of terms commonly used in the industry, as well as practical advice and tips for improving the quality of printed materials. The book is organized alphabetically and contains over 1,000 entries, with each entry including a clear and concise definition, as well as examples and illustrations where appropriate. The dictionary also includes a comprehensive index, making it easy for users to quickly find the information they need. Overall, the Authors' and Printers' Dictionary is an invaluable resource for anyone involved in the publishing industry, providing practical guidance and advice for producing high-quality printed materials.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436783860
• ISBN13: 9781436783866
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 412 Pages
• Weight: 1.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"