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Printing & publishing
The industry concerned with the preparation and distribution of printed material to the general public.
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wire-o
Printing & publishing; Books
Wire-o is a binding process that winds circular double-wire strips through holes that are punched along the binding edge of a book.
web offset printing
Printing & publishing; Books
Web offset printing is the process of pressing rollers coated with ink onto a continuous roll of paper.
webring
Printing & publishing; Books
A webring is a group of websites centered around a particular theme.
watermark
Printing & publishing; Books
A watermark is an image or pattern in paper that is added during the paper manufacturing process to identify the manufacturer.
virtual book tour
Printing & publishing; Books
A virtual book tour is an online "blitz" promotional campaign for a book. The tour may include teleseminars, podcasts, webinars, radio interviews, guest blog writing, and other ...
vanity press
Printing & publishing; Books
A vanity press is a publisher that requires the author to pay for all of a book's publishing expenses. In return, the author receives a royalty and may have to relinquish his or ...
varnish
Printing & publishing; Books
Varnish is a clear liquid applied after the book cover has been printed to protect the cover and give it a glossy finish.
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