Although scribendi has an extensive glossary of general writing terms, this one is specific to fiction writing terms and is therefore geared toward authors and writers. The book is an interesting biography and treatise on what it takes to be. Mar 18, 2011 a vocabulary list featuring the sniper. The new leaf frequently the title page contains whatever changes were necessary and is glued onto a narrow stub left on purpose after the old leaf has been excised. This dictionary covers graphic design, prepress and print terminology click a letter to see more layout, printing and binding terms of this glossary. Most books dont include printing on the inside covers, so they are 4004, with 0 meaning no ink. A glossary of book marketing terms mill city press. Prior to shelving, each book is graded appropriately. Glossary of commercial printing terms approved index. Ondemand book, ondemand printing a book manufactured as a single copy at the time a customer wants to buy it. Adjudication giving or pronouncing a judgment or decree. This book while in its original form would have been of considerabl use. A player with a powerful, accurate shot skilled at finishing plays.
Brightness characteristic of paper or ink referring to how much light it reflects. Collation the process of organizing pages together in number order to produce a book body. A strong brand is built on the ability to build and maintain relationships with readers by communicating with a unique and recognizable voice. Published during the first world war, the principles laid out in it became the foundation for sniper training throughout the united kingdom, the commonwealth nations, the united states and ireland. Hopefully, our glossary will help you unravel some of the jargon used by book collectors and book sellers. A glossary of printing, binding, graphic arts and typographical terminology a4 paper iso standard paper size 210 x 297mm or 8. It helps a press operator to monitor and control the quality of the printed material relative to ink density, registration and dot gain. If the inside covers are to be printed, create a side 2. For 3d printing this generally refers to photopolymers that are in a liquidresin state and harden when exposed to uv light. Heskethprichard, who had trained and led british snipers in the great war. Sniper central weatherproof databook this book is the same as our standard data book see above but is printed on weatherwaterproof pages.
Glossary of sniping and marksmanship terms sniper training. This copy however, in its redacted form has very little information on actual shooting and ballistics. Jun 11, 20 but it just prints out an empty page and there is also no entry in the toc. Precise definitions for many philatelic terms do not exist. A acquittal a release, absolution, or discharge of an obligation or liability.
Printing terms glossary of commercial printing terminology. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The front and back together of a page is called a leaf. Higher cost is offset somewhat by avoiding the technical steps required to make plates and set up a press. All of the pages and data is the same but now you can use the books in all types of weather without problem. The book s interior will only be printed in black ink, with one color black on both sides of. A representation of your unique identity and image. The side width of the human body which this book finds to be 12 inchesused to estimate how far a sniper should lead a moving target. Dublin lay enveloped in darkness but for the dim light of the moon that shone through fleecy clouds, casting a pale light as of approaching dawn over the streets and the dark waters of the liffey. Some of the terminology used in book collecting can be arcane, indeed.
Vocabulary from the popular short story by liam oflaherty, the sniper. A brave warrior and patriot, chris kyle writes frankly about the missions, personal challenges, and hard choices that are part of daily life of an elite seal sniper. Bindery department within a printing plant that folds, cuts, collate, drills, binds printed pieces or books. Thats why weve created this cheat sheet of words and phrases to help you through the process. Mastering the art of marksmanship is critical but is only part of what makes a navy seal sniper. Top related terms for sniper are hunter, marauder and adam tiler. One collector, dealer or society may define a term in one way, while others will use the term in a slightly different way. A general classification to describe papers used to print books bookweight. On scope and under siege with a sniper team in iraq ebook. Marksmanship and formulas for shooting scout sniper. Read our glossary book terms list to be better informed about book printing. Bindery a facility or an area of a printing plant where binding and finishing operations e.
A term referring to the margin which lies closest to the back of the book. This refers to parts that are designed and manufactured such that they have a relatively tighttolerances and high level of accuracy. Paper that, due to mistakes or accidents, must be thrown away instead of delivered printed to the customer, as compared to waste. There are a lot of industry terms to learn when printing a book and we know it can feel overwhelming. Basic terminology the most basic sticker terms are often thought of as interchangeable. Minuteman press in portland, oregon takes great pride in making our clients feel and confident about their printing jobs during the production process. The only things missing from this book are the same things missing from most military books. Thats why all our used book listings contain a condition code. We may add more glossary book terms as technology changes. It may be cloth, paper, vinyl, bonded leather or leather. Polyjet similar to inkjet printing, but instead of jetting drops of ink onto paper, jets droplets of liquid photopolymer in layers onto a build tray and cures them instantly using uv light. A color test strip that is printed on the waste portion of a press sheet.
I would not mind if it were once or twice, but it starts to feel a bit repetitive, as does the many descriptions of the lone life of a sniper. The books interior will only be printed in black ink, with one color. Ascii acronym for the american standard code for information interchange, a standard code used to help transfer files between different software applications or hardware devices. I added the publishing and computer related terminology.
A clear base film, typically polyester, which is coated with the same or different adhesives on both sides. Sniping usually consists of a sticker with an organizations name, web. For example, at 500 yards a sniper must aim two leads ahead of a walking man and four leads ahead of a running man. You can try sniper on the easter front by albrecht wacker about sepp alleberger, a crack german sniper on ww2 credited with 257 kills and possibly responsible for 5x more. A foil stamp is used to print the title of the book and the authors name on the spine of a solid color case wrap, beneath the dust jacket. Administrative agencies agencies created by the legislative branch of government to administer laws pertaining to specific areas such as taxes, transportation, and labor.
Colophons are found in some manuscripts and books made as long ago as the 6th century ad. Color bar a strip of colors printed in the trim area of a parent sheet that press operators use to verify color balance. 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. Please see the bottom of the page for glossaries of specific fields of engineering. Below youll find a list of terms and their definitions to common book printing terms. Search the glossary of book terms to unravel the puzzling language you may have found in the description of your book. Printing industry midwest provides this glossary to help facilitate the process. This dictionary covers graphic design, prepress and print terminology.
Glossary of printing terms book printing experts for. Overrun in printing copies printed in excess of the specified quantity. Jpeg joint photographic experts group, sometimes jpg for short. This glossary of engineering terms is a list of definitions about the major concepts of engineering. American sniper is the inside story of what its like to be in war. Yet, when it comes to dealing with the printers youre probably not clued up on the intricate details. A section in the book, either in the front or back matter, that expresses gratitude for the help an author received during the book s publication. The world of print design can be a confusing one for those coming from other design disciplines, not least because of all the unfamiliar printing terms and concepts that have evolved gradually over the hundreds of years along with the art and science of printing. Here is a glossary of some commonly used terms that weve assembled for our clients.
Printed ad that is displayed outside of the home, such as on billboards, taxis, bus. The flexoglobal print glossary is a compendium of printing terms and definitions, gathered from a number of resources across the printing industry, irrespective of process. Use the following glossary to better understand stickers, labels and decals. The common paper size used outside the us in place of 8. Printing on one side of a sheet that can be seen on the other side of the sheet. Sniper central databook this is our tried and true data book that we have been printing and producing for years. At times, some or all bindery services are contracted. Weve put together a list of terms to help bring you up to speed. However, new technology for ondemand printing, based on computers and laser imaging, is developing rapidly and should affect certain types of scientific, technical, and business publishing in the next few years. Sniping in france this classic account of world war one sniping, published in 1920, was authored by british major h. Side stitch binding by stapling along one side of a sheet.
Serving military, law enforcement, first responders, and the public. Money paid to the writer to allow them to live while the book. If you can only afford one of the books, read sniper one and you will not feel that you have wasted your time. Glossary of printing and graphic terms press proof. Ink is spread on a metal plate with etched images, then transferred on to a surface. Accordion fold folding paper by bending each fold in the opposite direction of the previous fold creating a pleated or accordion effect. Binding the assembly of separate pages into a finished book or booklet. The side width of the human body which this book finds to be 12. During publishing, the process of editing a game for audiences in another.
Book paper is divided into uncoated paper also called offset paper, coated paper also called art paper, enamel paper, gloss paper and slick paper, and text paper. Usually used for small or shortrun jobs at a higher cost per page. Publishing terms and definitions find your publisher. In the 17th and 18th centuries, color printing began with mezzotint, aquatint and other types of intaglio printing. In this photo the book on the left is an original copy and the book on the right is a pod. Cover wrap the covering material used on the grey board of a hard case book. A digital printing technology that allows a complete book to be printed and bound individually, as opposed to traditional publishing that produces several hundred or thousand books in a lot.
To join the pages of a book together with thread, wire, adhesive, crash a coarse fabric, or other methods, or enclose them in a cover. Looking for help understanding commonly used book collecting terminology, or abbreviations and references used in book sellers descriptions. The books interior will only be printed in black ink, with one color black on both sides of the page. Glossary of printing terms uk common print design terms. Stay ahead of the print with this glossary of commercial printing terms to help you make sense of baffling printing terminology. Binding the assembly of separate pages into a finished book or booklet by adhering the edges together by smyth sewing, gluing, or stapling.
This abbreviated glossary covers only the most commonly encountered terms. This glossary defines terms that are used on the mcrc web site or that may. However, sniper one gives a graphic picture of the conditions that armed forces of every description have to work, live and fight in and without the histrionics. Typically, one side of the adhesive will be bonded to a specific print or print media, while the opposite could be used to adhere to multiple surfaces. Youll hear a lot of new vocabulary when learning about book printing. The bindexpert has been designed to process many different types of paper, including coated, uncoated and laminated stock.
Ive been using the extra time not spent earning an income getting in some extra writing. Letterpress method of printing from raised surfaces. Also called a base, this is the intermediate adapter that connects a scope to a rifle. Specifications a precise description of a print order. For an author, fiction writing terms are important because they provide the tools necessary to make the most out of a literary work. Glossary of sticker terminology the official blog of.
When you order a used book from, youll know exactly what kind of shape its in. A vocabulary list featuring vocabulary from the sniper. Glossary of terms universal printing raleigh, chapel. But getting your head around it is vital if youre to ensure your designs look the same on paper as they do on screen. Snipers must be able to apply the craft in an urban environment or alone on a hostile mountain top with equal effectiveness. In webfed printing printing on rolls of paper as opposed to single sheets, an angle bar is a metal bar that is used to turn paper between two. The only quibble i have is just how much detail hunter goes into in terms of the guns and bullets.
Book paper category of paper suitable for newsletters and general printing needs. 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. Category of paper suitable for books, magazines, catalogs, advertising and general printing needs. Below youll find a list of terms and their definitions to common book marketing terms and lingo. Ondemand systems are still not common, being used primarily to produce copies of scholarly works. Scoutsniping is a reprint of one of the first books ever written on modern sniping. Chances are youve heard industry professionals use their insider vernacular, and much of its been over your head.
The style works, because i already used this for the bachelors thesis and thats why i have almost no idea how i can make it work. There are many printing terms used in the print industry that sound like a different language. Signature a sheet of printed pages which when folded becomes a part of a book or publication. A book with color printing on the two outside covers and the inside back cover, for example, would be noted as 4044. To help you gain a better understanding of whats happening to your project, weve compiled a glossary of common and not so common printing terms as a full list of printing related terminology. These details might include the name of the printer and the date and place of printing. Buying used books online shouldnt require any more guesswork than buying new copies. Universal printing provides a glossary of some commonly used terms that weve assembled for our clients. Jun 20, 2011 book design language can be confusing for the new selfpublisher, so here is a list of oftenused terms in book design. To separate the parts to be printed in different colors mechanically or by software.
The decorative design or rule surrounding matter on a page. Click any of the letters below to zoom down to that section, otherwise feel free to scroll along. Glossary of printing terms accordion fold two or more parallel folds the open and close like an accordion. Against the grain folding or printing on press at a right angle to the grain direction of the paper. Cmyk the four color values used in offset printing. An item that exists to be renegotiated and revised. Stan schwartz supplied most of the printing and finishing terms of this online glossary. Printing plates a thin metal, plastic or paper sheet that serves as the image carrier in many printing processes. The books interior will be printed in full color 4color cmyk, with ink on both sides of the page. A colophon, whose name is from a greek word meaning summit or finishing touch, is traditionally an inscription placed at the end of a book or manuscript, usually with facts that relate to its production.
It can also include a star target, which is designed to detect inking and press problems. Similar to quickscoping, this is when a player uses a sniper rifle to. Sticker terminology can get pretty confusing with all of the different types of stickers, stocks and print methods. Start studying marksmanship and formulas for shooting scout sniper. Just click on the letter above to move into the most comprehensive print glossary on the internet today. Book paper text weight and is divided into uncoated or offset paper, and coated paper, which includes matte or gloss coating. This glossary defines nearly 300 terms frequently encountered by stamp collectors and cover collectors. Waves i and ii correspond with volumes i and ii of the media campaign resource book. Alternate position a backup position selected by a sniper to which he can displace and still shoot into his original sector of fire. Us tactical supply the premiere provider of quality tactical accessories.
Dead zero by stephen hunter, act of treason by vince flynn, american assassin by vince flynn, soft target by stephen hu. Bleed the area past the trim line used to conceal cutting variances for artwork that extends to the edge of the page. Arduino glossary a api application programming interface. Popular fiction snipers books goodreads share book. A standard binding for hardcover books, which uses glue to hold the interior text block to the cover. Digital printing allows for variable data printing, printing ondemand, and shorter turnaround times than traditional offset printing. The api of an arduino library is the public functions exposed to. It does cover some field craft most of which a experienced hunter would already know. Book production glossary below youll find a list of terms and their definitions to common book production terms. Glossary of terms media campaign resource center smoking. However, new technology for ondemand printing, based on computers and laser imaging. Book paper is divided into uncoated paper also called offset. Most pressure sensitive adhesives come with a release liner for ease of application.
Book binding bookbinding is the process of physically assembling a book from an ordered stack of paper sheets that are folded together into sections or sometimes left as a stack of individual sheets. During the incunabula period and for a long time thereafter, illustrations were hand colored. Barcodes black and white bars that hold information about your project, including price. Book paper is divided into uncoated paper also called offset paper, coated paper also called art paper, enamel paper, gloss paper and slick paper and text paper. Bit the bit shorthand for binary digit is the smallest possible unit of information. Ratdolt of augsburg who excelled in printing parts of books in red ink. This is a special treatment most often used for hardcover books with dust jackets. This is a list of common terms used in ice hockey along with the definition of these terms. A glossary of commercial printing terms glossary if youre new to commercial printing or print buying is not your primary responsibility, the following terms and definitions should better help you communicate with commercial insiders. Offset printing the transfer of an inked image from a plate to a blanket cylinder, which in turn transfers the image to the printing material as it passes between the blanket and the impression cylinder and pressure is applied. Firearm parts and ammunition that are suitable for a competitive match. Printing agreements usually specify allowable overruns. Case bind a type of binding used in making hard cover books using glue. Either coated or uncoated, this term is used to describe papers that are commonly used as the pages inside of a book or pamphlet.
This list includes terms used in video games and the video game industry, as well as slang. Book paper text weight and is divided into uncoated or offset paper, and coated paper, which includes matte or. Print on demand books are printed when the order is placed. In shooting terms, the reflection of heat waves from the earths surface, which may obscure longrange visibility, but also allows a sniper to estimate wind speed by observing mirage through his spotting scope. Additions and corrections are always welcome by contacting flexoglobal.