Synopses & Reviews
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Get great results with all your print and electronic publishing projects!
A complete, up-to-the-minute reference for every graphics arts professional
Whether you publish in print or electronic media, you can't get great results without an in-depth understanding of today's revolutionary technologies and workflows. In this book, Frank J. Romano and his co-authors introduce all the concepts and practical techniques you need right now, including:
- Integrating digital prepress with desktop publishing and printing
- Unraveling the mysteries of color separations and color management
- Imaging techniques for today's publishing environments
- Printing with ink, toner, and inkjet printers
- Getting great results on the Web and in other electronic media
This profusely illustrated, expert reference contains tips and tricks for virtually every print or electronic publishing project. Whether you're a graphic designer, printer, Web professional, or student, you'll turn to it constantly for answers you just won't find anywhere else.
About the Author
FRANK J. ROMANO is Roger K. Fawcett Distinguished Professor of Graphic Arts at the Rochester Institute of Technology. A widely known educator and consultant, he was founding editor of Electronic Publishing magazine. He is author of several best-selling graphics arts books, including (with Richard Romano) the Encyclopedia of Graphic Communications (GATF/Prentice Hall PTR).
Table of Contents
1. Quick History of Communication.
2. Prepress and Preparation Basics.
3. Printing Processes.
4. Desktop Publishing.
5. The Mystery and Magic of Color.
6. Image Capture.
7. Finishing.
8. Workflow.
9. Publishing.
10. New Media.
11. Challenges.
12. Advanced Imaging.
13. Typography and Design.
14. The Future of Communications.
Index.