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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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book paper

Printing & publishing; Paper

A general term used to define papers that are most suitable for book manufacture.

text paper

Printing & publishing; Paper

A general term applied to various grades of printing paper designed for deluxe printed booklets, programs, announcements and advertising. May be watermarked.

writing paper

Printing & publishing; Paper

A general term applied to papers used for writing purposes.

fadeout halftone

Printing & publishing; Paper

A general reduction in the overall contrast of a halftone, to allow type to be easily readable when printed over it.

cibachrome

Printing & publishing; Paper

A full-color positive photographic print made from a transparency.

gatefold

Printing & publishing; Paper

A four-page insert, having foldouts on either side of the center spread.

cross grain fold

Printing & publishing; Paper

A fold at a right angle to the direction of the grain in the paper.