Introduction to desktop publishing for preparers of desktop published documents for printing

The fundamentals, benefits, and pitfalls of desktop publishing are introduced in this book for students. The text challenges the argument that desktop publishing has made the publishing process easy, and the solution to all publishing problems. Topics include efficiency, type, colour handling, high-...

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Main Author: McAllister, Robin B. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Albany Delmar Pub. 1997
Series:Pathways to print
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Summary:The fundamentals, benefits, and pitfalls of desktop publishing are introduced in this book for students. The text challenges the argument that desktop publishing has made the publishing process easy, and the solution to all publishing problems. Topics include efficiency, type, colour handling, high-resolution imaging, legal and ethical considerations, and more. By reviewing the evolution from standards of artistry and productivity to control, immediacy and price, it seeks to provides a foundation from which a student can build publishing expertise.
Physical Description:68 pages illustrations [some colour] illustrations 23 cm
ISBN:0827379145
9780827379145