Book production
By: Adrian Bullock
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Abingdon, Oxon; New York, NY
Language: eng
Number of pages: 206
ISBN-13: 9780415593793; 9780415593809; 9780203146354
Subjects: Technological innovations; Production management; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Media Studies; Book industries and trade; Publishers and publishing; LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Publishing; Project management
Description: "The digital revolution has brought with it a wider range of options for creating and producing print on paper products than ever seen before. With the growing demand for skills and knowledge with which to exploit the potential of digital technology, comes the need for a comprehensive book that not only makes it possible for production staff, editors, and designers to understand how the technology affects the industry they work in, but also provides them with the skills and competencies they need to work in it smartly and effectively. This book is designed to satisfy this need. Book Production falls into two parts:The first part deals with the increasingly important role of production as project managers, a role which has not been adequately written about in any of the recent literature on publishing. The second part deals with the processes and raw materials used in developing and manufacturing print on paper products. Case studies are used to illustrate why and how some processes or raw materials may or may not be appropriate for a particular job. With expert opinions and case studies, and a consideration of the practices and issues involved, this offers a comprehensive overview of book production for anyone working, or training to work in or in conjunction with the books industry"--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.