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Which letters have beaks and what is a cat's ear? Find out why typesetting terminology uses body parts like arms, legs, chin and eye to describe parts of letters.

Careful selection and shopping can turn an inexpensive hardback book collecting hobby into a long lasting library of treasures.

Copyediting, proofreading, typesetting and project management provide crucial steps in preparing a manuscript for publication.

Discover there is nothing modern about the Garamond font on your PC. Visit the Museum Plantin-Moretus/ Prentenkabinet, Antwerpen - UNESCO World Heritage, in Belgium.

An important aspect of radio communication is news. Listeners want to know what's happening in their locale and in the wider world with varying degrees of interest.

Typesetting and page layout done at a desktop computer is called desktop publishing. It can be used to design graphic material from brochures and flyers to whole books.

Knowing and using key publishing terms correctly can make all the difference when approaching publishing professionals such as literary agents and editors.

What is the difference between an alley and a gutter, and pica and point? Is a page bleed painful? Find answers to these and other questions in the DTP glossary below.

Interested in freelance writing or editing? Do you have editorial experience? Consider offering these services on a freelance basis.

Book and online media vary greatly, especially because of search engines. Because of SEO and technical knowledge requirements, online media editing pays slightly higher.

Scribus is a promising free and open source application that offers a range of interesting features for Graphic Designers, including a calendar wizard.

Part of the Museum of Modern Art's excellent Focus series, Focus: Jasper Johns explores hallmark themes and techniques in the work of the celebrated modern artist.

A font format that is reliable, cross-platform compatable, multi-language supported and has advanced typographic features? What more could a designer ask for?

Xmas stands for Christmas and represents the Christian celebration in a meaningful manner. X is the symbol of Christ in Greek text, and is a meaningful term for holiday.

Named as one of the One Hundred Outstanding Heroes of World War I, Oscar F. Miller served his country with honor. He was born in Franklin County, Arkansas in 1882.

When looking for books for the non-reading child, keep an eye out for originality, quirkiness, and adventure.

Explore the Burnaby Village Museum's historical recreations and activities for kids just outside of Vancouver, British Columbia.

When writers are ready to submit their manuscripts to publishers, they sometimes rush into sending their work out without researching the publishers fully.

From Elvish invitations to Middle Earth jewelry to ceremonies held in New Zealand film locations, throw a Lord of the Rings wedding inspired by the books or film trilogy.

One of the key characteristics of the world of university lecturers and researchers is peer review. One way this is done is through the publication of book reviews.

Lorem Ipsum has been used by printers, typesetters, and even software developers. It comes from Cicero, but any Latin text can be adapted into custom placeholder copy.

"Miracle on 34th Street" tells the story of Kris Kringle, a Macy's Santa who believes himself to be the real Santa Claus.

Expert views on the disadvantages of overhead projectors, which part of the creative to begin with, and more.

Mathsoft's Mathcad has a long history beginning in 1988. Mathcad version 14, released in 2007, continues to make it easy to document mathematical problems in engineering.

Written by a typeface designer, this book is a virtual Bible of the Latin alphabet, revealing that it consists of far more than 26 letters evolved from Phoenician forms.

Children's writer and Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo has managed to surpass even herself with her latest fantastical release The Magician's Elephant.

Self publishing is hard work but may be financially rewarding. The self publisher sets up his own publishing company and does all the work, often alone. Is it worthwhile?

Far from being just intermediaries between authors and audience, publishers provide a host of invaluable services at all stages from book production to distribution.

Successful desktop publishing projects require careful planning that includes paper choice and brochure folding considerations.

CVs give potential employers their first impression of prospective employees and as such, it is important that it gives the right impression.

During World War II, the U.S. Military published The Stars and Stripes, a newspaper by and for GIs. This gave our soldiers news of home and the war.

Because comics use words as well as pictures, there are specific terms for the written parts of a comic book page. These include sound effects, blurbs, and captions.

Poynter's book leads the writer/author through the complete process of self-publishing from evaluating possibilities of publishing one's own book to the final product.

Along with the extreme reluctance of traditional publishers to take chances, the advent of print-on-demand publishing has fostered a huge growth in self-published novels.