The Visual Dictionary of Pre-Press & Production and The Visual Dictionary of Typography

The Visual Dictionary of Pre-Press & Production and the Visual Dictionary of Typography, both written by Gavin Ambrose and Paul Harris, is a comprehensive guide to the many and varied terms used within the realm of graphic design.

From "alignment" to "z-bind fold" and "Acrobat" to "woodblock," The Visual Dictionary of Pre-press & Production will prove an invaluable resource to anyone interested in the print industry. The Visual Dictionary of Typography improves the reader's understanding of the professional terms applied in the world of typography.

Each book contains more than 250 common terms explained and contextualized, with concise definitions accompanied by illustrations and examples taken from historical and contemporary graphic design. The dictionaries cover traditional, manual practices and processes as well as modern terminology. Finally, they define a wide variety of practical terms.