The Visual Dictionary of Pre-press & Production is a comprehensive guide to the many and varied terms used within the print industry. From alignment to z-bind fold and Acrobat to woodblock, this book will prove an invaluable resource to anyone interested in pre-press and production. More than 250 common pre-press and production terms are explained with concise definitions, accompanied by compelling historical and contemporary illustrations. Each term is explained and contextualized, giving the reader an enhanced understanding of pre-press and production terminology. From practical terms such as Accents, Bitmap and Color calibration to styles and finishes such as Canadian and half-Canadian, Perfect Bound and TCF (Totally Chlorine Free), this book contains both modern terminology and the traditional terms still in current usage.