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Running head/running foot
from Book Terms
by lilwimma
Book Terms 30 Bleed Book Terms 31 Ligature
Another carryover from the work of scribes before typesetting was invented.
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Ligatures join two letters together where the forms of the letters would otherwise create an awkward interletter spacing problem.
Frequently used for “fi” “fl” and similar combinations.
Book Terms 32 Tracking Book Terms
Tracking
An adjustment offered by typesetting programs that adjusts the overall spacing between letters.
Looser tracking is often used for smaller type or type set in small caps.
Tighter tracking is common in larger type sizes like those used for headlines. 33 Colophon
Book Terms 34 Bleed Book Terms 35 Trim Size
Books are printed on large sheets which are then folded into signatures.
The signatures are gathered to create the book block, which is then trimmed on the top, bottom and then the opening side.
Thus, the final size of the book is called the trim size.
Although a book can be produced in any size, printers and trade practice generally use the standard trim sizes for economy.
