Hardcover usually sewn and glued, hardcover books are then bound with cardboard covers that are reinforced with. Category of paper suitable for books, magazines, catalogs, advertising, and general printing needs. Sabermetrics is the analysis of baseball through objective evidence, especially baseball statistics. This helpful guidebook is designed to help you effectively do business in the book world. Grayscale refers to images that are composed of only black and white with the gray shades in between. Advance onagainst royalties payment to an author in anticipation of royalties a book is predicted to earn. Below youll find a list of terms and their definitions to common book printing terms. Heres the first volume in what will be an expanding glossary of publishing terminology. Formerly published as the barnstormers barnstormers. Information about book conditions, the various parts of books, sizes and formats, and various terms used in the book world. A book remainder mark is usually made with a stamp or permanent marker on the bottom edge of the book, though it may be on the back cover or another edge. Bequeathed runners bqr bequeathed runners scored bqrs blown save bs bursitisshoulder bursitis.
The first half of the glossary contains terms az and is followed by two book anatomy illustrations, descriptions of the various book sizes, a guide to condition ratings, and the most common abbreviations used in the world of books. Game 1, game 2, game 3, water, water everywhere, blastin the blues, home of the brave, and the slug. A glossary of literary terms paperback january 1, 1962 by m. What is a glossary in a book how to write a glossary for. Publishing terminology booklogix atlanta based book. Glossary of baseball by publish this nook book ebook. Balkany pitching motion that is against the baseball rules. A recycled press release offered to publishers by newspaper and magazine sales departments as an inducement to advertising.
Cd remainders are usually marked by cutting the spine of the case or punching a hole through the upc barcode. Welcome to the rainwater press publishing primer, which features more than 1,000 terms related to the digital publishing, graphic arts, and printing industries. At the end of the title of some books youll see information relating to the edition of the book, the number of volumes, the number of the volume, and whether the book is autographed. A glossary, also known as a vocabulary or clavis, is an alphabetical list of terms in a particular domain of knowledge with the definitions for those terms. Abbreviations appear alphabetized at the beginning of each respective letter.
This glossary of binding terms is designed to aid binding staff in making decisions on leaf attachment specifications to ensure appropriate choice of binding styles as well as interpreting and enhancing communication with the commercial bindery. Glossary definition and meaning collins english dictionary. The shade of black used in black and white printing. While glossaries are most commonly associated with nonfiction books, in some cases. Generally only noteworthy when all or some of the leaves.
Gloss finish a coating applied to paper that reflects light. Be in the know with this helpful glossary of book condition terms. Fine f a book that has no defects in book or jacket, but not as crisp as it was when new. Wikipedia glossaries index publishing terminology extraction frahangi pahlavig. Batting average avg batting average on balls in play babip batting out of turn. Language is power, and to that end we at the editorial department have come up with a glossary of commonlyused terms and abbreviations in the book publishing industry. Not only will this allow the novice to correctly describe a book, this page will provide an easy reference to unknown book words allowing an intelligent decision before purchasing or describing a book to sell. Discount publishing a percentage deducted from the list retail price of a book, thereby determining the cost of the book to the dealer purchasing it from the publisher or wholesaler. Glossary usually found at the end of a book, a glossary holds significant terms from the text with their definitions.
Glossary a list of terms and definitions particular to the subject of the book. The pitcher is not to try and trick the base runners with illegal motions. Book collectors can use many confusing words to describe the condition of a copy. Although these cutouts dont damage the cd or liner notes, they are visible. Glossary of technical services terms association for library. Abrams author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. An illustration appearing before the first pages of a book. In the american league, the designated hitter dh is a player who permanently hits in the place of a defensive player usually the pitcher and whose only role in the game is to hit. The national league does not usually use designated hitters. Below youll find a list of terms and their definitions to common book design terms. A glossary of special, unusual, or technical words or expressions is an alphabetical. This glossary is your guide to book production, design and publishing terms. Traditionally, a glossary appears at the end of a book and includes terms. All rights other than book publishing rights included in a book publishing contract, such as paperback rights, book club rights, movie rights, and more.
Cover, as a cover stock, this paper is stiff, about like a postcard or baseball card. Book publishers who charge authors for the cost to typeset and print their books, the jacket, etc. Ioba book terminology independent online booksellers. Frontispiece an illustration appearing before the first pages of a book. The batter might do this to advance another base runner. Traditionally, a glossary appears at the end of a book and includes terms within that book that are either newly introduced, uncommon, or specialized. Battery the battery includes two baseball players, the pitcher and the catcher. The selfpublishing model circumvents the need for an author to contract with a publishing house to ensure publication of the book.
A group at a publishing house that approves the acquisition of a book, that is, purchasing an authors work for publication. For example, a first illustrated edition of a book, or even a first paperback release of a book originally published in. There are photo examples of the terms but please keep in mind that book characteristics and conditions vary. This introductory glossary of book terms will introduce you to all the parts. A glossary of book binding terms books tell you why, inc. If you have any questions about any term defined in this list, feel free to let me know and ill create an expanded definition for you. Book glossary terminology used by book publishers, dealers, and collectors. Youll find centuriesold publishing lingo, 21st century jargon, and dozens of other terms in the independent book publishers associations ibpas the language of publishing. Bowed a condition where the boards of a hardcover book have turned either inwards or outwards in relation to the leaves. However, in interleague play, when american league and national league teams face off against one another, the dh rule is used by both teams when the.
Acknowledgments the section of a book in which the author gives recognition or honor to. See also bach to baseball cards, an online exhibition of 200 years of creative preservation at the library of congress. Indicates that this is not the first appearance of a book in print, but that this is the first appearance in a substantially different format than the true first edition. The books interior will only be printed in black ink, with one color black on both sides of the page. An item that exists to be renegotiated and revised. Association copy a book once belonging to the author, or signed or annotated by the author to someone closely associated with the author of the book or the book itself in some way. This guide can serve as a handy primer for understanding the publishing. A teams best pitcher, usually the first pitcher in starting rotation. A book industry professional who represents authors and illustrators. A glossary of book design terms selfpublishing services.
This is a quick, handy guide in no particular order to many of the terms that writers will come across during all stages of editing and publishing. Book terminology or book terms are the vocabulary used in book collecting to describe the many different parts of the book. See glossary of englishlanguage idioms derived from baseball for common idioms that originated in baseball. In terms of monetary value, book club editions are usually at the bottom of the pack, practically valueless. Whether youre a rookie writer or a veteran author, youll need to know the language of the business. System of book production in which the author generally assumes the financial risk of publication. Boards were historically made of wood, but most modern binders use cardboard. Editorial boards are typically comprised of an acquisitions editor, as well as representatives from the sales, marketing, and finance departments. Usually sewn and glued, hardcover books are then bound with cardboard covers that are reinforced with. A tear in which the two sides are irregular, ragged, chipped, or otherwise uneven due to missing paper.
Glossary of publishing terms book publishing company. Glossary of www technical terms if you cant find it here, check the acronyms or glossary of technical terms dictionaries are like watches. Has a shinier, slicker look and feel than matte finish. They dont even rate a definition in the mostrecent edition of john carter and nicolas barkers abc for book collectors, an essential reference for booktrade terminology. Toms glossary of book publishing terms right reading. Fair a book in very worn condition, but all of its important parts and dust jacket if one was issued must be present. The glossary is found in the back matter of the book. A list of terms and definitions particular to the subject of the book.
Agent a publishing professional who shepherds books and authors through the publication process. Glossary of binding terms from the preservation department of the university of florida, gainesville. Let us help with this glossary of book binding terms. Terms used in papermaking, printing, bookbinding and publishing with notes on illuminated manuscripts and private presses glaister, geoffrey ashall on. This is an alphabetical list of selected unofficial and specialized terms, phrases, and other. Chances are youve heard industry professionals use their insider vernacular, and much of its been over your head. There may be exceptions to some of our definitions our main concern is to provide you with general concepts relative to commonly used book jargon. Book terms and book conditions used by book collectors. The term is derived from the sabr the society for american baseball research. Utilizing one in your book is a great way to define, list, and expand upon unfamiliar, made up, or intricate terms used in the book. A glossary of publishing terms that are important for independently published selfpublished authors to understand. A more complete guide to book sizes, book conditions and binding terms can be found through the aforementioned links.
The books interior will be printed in full color 4color cmyk, with ink on both sides of the page. One can close the book on a pitcher who has been replaced when his. Also, a book inscribed by its author to a famous person, or owned by someone of interest. Ive been using the extra time not spent earning an income getting in some extra writing. Over the years, weve discovered that many of the problems that arise in publishing and printing environments can be avoided by clearer, more precise communications between publishers. These terms will not only help you understand the process of book production. The cmyk color values for 100% black also known as flat black are 0,0,0,100, which means it contains no colors other than black. This is an alphabetical list of selected unofficial and specialized terms, phrases, and other jargon used in baseball, along with their definitions, including illustrative examples for many entries.
Our glossary was designed to help visitors to our website understand unfamiliar bookrelated terms. Boards the stiff material commonly referred to as the covers. A publishers slip usually provides information such as the anticipated publication date, the number of pages, and possibly contains advance marketing information such. Isbn the international standard book number isbn is a digit or 10digit code assigned to books published after 1972. Bunt when a batter holds the baseball bat out and tries to barely tap the ball vs. Synonymous with bag 1st, 2nd, or 3rd base a player who plays a particular base might be called a sacker. This abbreviated glossary covers only the most commonly encountered terms. Shorthand for how the cover will be printed, in the following order.
An agent will submit a book project to editors, negotiate advances and contracts, followup on payments, and more generally serve as a creative and business adviser to an author and much much more. Real estate is a legal term that encompasses land along with improvements to the land, such as buildings, fences, wells and other site improvements that are fixed in locationimmovable. The term was coined by bill james, an enthusiastic proponent and its most notable figure. Book paper text weight and is divided into uncoated or offset paper, and coated.