This introductory glossary of book terms will introduce you to all the parts. Book collectors can use many confusing words to describe the condition of a copy. The term is derived from the sabr the society for american baseball research. The batter might do this to advance another base runner.
The books interior will only be printed in black ink, with one color black on both sides of the page. The shade of black used in black and white printing. Wikipedia glossaries index publishing terminology extraction frahangi pahlavig. Grayscale refers to images that are composed of only black and white with the gray shades in between. In terms of monetary value, book club editions are usually at the bottom of the pack, practically valueless. Bowed a condition where the boards of a hardcover book have turned either inwards or outwards in relation to the leaves. Abbreviations appear alphabetized at the beginning of each respective letter. Cover, as a cover stock, this paper is stiff, about like a postcard or baseball card. There are photo examples of the terms but please keep in mind that book characteristics and conditions vary. 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. Batting average avg batting average on balls in play babip batting out of turn. Book terminology or book terms are the vocabulary used in book collecting to describe the many different parts of the book. Glossary of baseball by publish this nook book ebook. See glossary of englishlanguage idioms derived from baseball for common idioms that originated in baseball.
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. Below youll find a list of terms and their definitions to common book printing terms. 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. 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. Terms used in papermaking, printing, bookbinding and publishing with notes on illuminated manuscripts and private presses glaister, geoffrey ashall on. A book industry professional who represents authors and illustrators. Formerly published as the barnstormers barnstormers. This abbreviated glossary covers only the most commonly encountered terms. Ioba book terminology independent online booksellers. Sabermetrics is the analysis of baseball through objective evidence, especially baseball statistics. A glossary of book binding terms books tell you why, inc. Synonymous with bag 1st, 2nd, or 3rd base a player who plays a particular base might be called a sacker. 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.
Ive been using the extra time not spent earning an income getting in some extra writing. Battery the battery includes two baseball players, the pitcher and the catcher. Bunt when a batter holds the baseball bat out and tries to barely tap the ball vs. 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. Toms glossary of book publishing terms right reading. Generally only noteworthy when all or some of the leaves. Information about book conditions, the various parts of books, sizes and formats, and various terms used in the book world. Fine f a book that has no defects in book or jacket, but not as crisp as it was when new.
Bequeathed runners bqr bequeathed runners scored bqrs blown save bs bursitisshoulder bursitis. 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. Isbn the international standard book number isbn is a digit or 10digit code assigned to books published after 1972. Publishing terminology booklogix atlanta based book. This glossary is your guide to book production, design and publishing terms. This helpful guidebook is designed to help you effectively do business in the book world. An item that exists to be renegotiated and revised. A group at a publishing house that approves the acquisition of a book, that is, purchasing an authors work for publication. Has a shinier, slicker look and feel than matte finish. Let us help with this glossary of book binding terms. The national league does not usually use designated hitters. Game 1, game 2, game 3, water, water everywhere, blastin the blues, home of the brave, and the slug. Abrams author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. A glossary of literary terms paperback january 1, 1962 by m.
Boards the stiff material commonly referred to as the covers. Book glossary terminology used by book publishers, dealers, and collectors. A more complete guide to book sizes, book conditions and binding terms can be found through the aforementioned links. Our glossary was designed to help visitors to our website understand unfamiliar bookrelated terms. One can close the book on a pitcher who has been replaced when his. 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. Glossary usually found at the end of a book, a glossary holds significant terms from the text with their definitions. Acknowledgments the section of a book in which the author gives recognition or honor to.
Glossary of binding terms from the preservation department of the university of florida, gainesville. This guide can serve as a handy primer for understanding the publishing. Traditionally, a glossary appears at the end of a book and includes terms. 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. Glossary of www technical terms if you cant find it here, check the acronyms or glossary of technical terms dictionaries are like watches. While glossaries are most commonly associated with nonfiction books, in some cases. Terms used in papermaking, printing, bookbinding and publishing with notes on illuminated manuscripts and private presses.
See also bach to baseball cards, an online exhibition of 200 years of creative preservation at the library of congress. Boards were historically made of wood, but most modern binders use cardboard. Shorthand for how the cover will be printed, in the following order. The books interior will be printed in full color 4color cmyk, with ink on both sides of the page. Book publishers who charge authors for the cost to typeset and print their books, the jacket, etc. What is a glossary in a book how to write a glossary for. Glossary of technical services terms association for library. Glossary a list of terms and definitions particular to the subject of the book. Also, a book inscribed by its author to a famous person, or owned by someone of interest. Balkany pitching motion that is against the baseball rules.
Welcome to the rainwater press publishing primer, which features more than 1,000 terms related to the digital publishing, graphic arts, and printing industries. 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. The pitcher is not to try and trick the base runners with illegal motions. Whether youre a rookie writer or a veteran author, youll need to know the language of the business. Category of paper suitable for books, magazines, catalogs, advertising, and general printing needs. An outfielder helps put an offensive player out, crediting the outfielder with an assist. Usually sewn and glued, hardcover books are then bound with cardboard covers that are reinforced with. 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.
Be in the know with this helpful glossary of book condition terms. The glossary is found in the back matter of the book. Glossary definition and meaning collins english dictionary. A tear in which the two sides are irregular, ragged, chipped, or otherwise uneven due to missing paper. These terms will not only help you understand the process of book production. 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. A glossary of publishing terms that are important for independently published selfpublished authors to understand. Gloss finish a coating applied to paper that reflects light. 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. An illustration appearing before the first pages of a book.
A list of terms and definitions particular to the subject of the book. Hardcover usually sewn and glued, hardcover books are then bound with cardboard covers that are reinforced with. Chances are youve heard industry professionals use their insider vernacular, and much of its been over your head. Although these cutouts dont damage the cd or liner notes, they are visible. Fair a book in very worn condition, but all of its important parts and dust jacket if one was issued must be present. For example, a first illustrated edition of a book, or even a first paperback release of a book originally published in. This is an alphabetical list of selected unofficial and specialized terms, phrases, and other. Below youll find a list of terms and their definitions to common book design terms. A publishers slip usually provides information such as the anticipated publication date, the number of pages, and possibly contains advance marketing information such. 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. In commercial magazine publishing this refers to a direct marketing effort designed to solicit new readers and is normally comprised of a number of components including but not limited to. 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. Advance onagainst royalties payment to an author in anticipation of royalties a book is predicted to earn.
A teams best pitcher, usually the first pitcher in starting rotation. 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. System of book production in which the author generally assumes the financial risk of publication. Frontispiece an illustration appearing before the first pages of a book.
Youll find centuriesold publishing lingo, 21st century jargon, and dozens of other terms in the independent book publishers associations ibpas the language of publishing. A glossary of special, unusual, or technical words or expressions is an alphabetical. 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. A glossary of book design terms selfpublishing services. The selfpublishing model circumvents the need for an author to contract with a publishing house to ensure publication of the book. Book terms and book conditions used by book collectors.
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. Cd remainders are usually marked by cutting the spine of the case or punching a hole through the upc barcode. Editorial boards are typically comprised of an acquisitions editor, as well as representatives from the sales, marketing, and finance departments. 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. Traditionally, a glossary appears at the end of a book and includes terms within that book that are either newly introduced, uncommon, or specialized. 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. Agent a publishing professional who shepherds books and authors through the publication process. 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. 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. Glossary of publishing terms book publishing company. All rights other than book publishing rights included in a book publishing contract, such as paperback rights, book club rights, movie rights, and more. Heres the first volume in what will be an expanding glossary of publishing terminology. A recycled press release offered to publishers by newspaper and magazine sales departments as an inducement to advertising.