Punctuation, and Other Typographical Matters: For the Use of Printers, Authors, Teachers (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Marshall T. Bigelow

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0260413402 ISBN 13: 9780260413406

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Practical guide to punctuation and typographical practice for printers, authors, and teachers.

This concise manual offers clear rules and practical examples to improve writing, editing, and typesetting. It emphasizes useful, workaday guidance that helps authors and printers communicate ideas accurately and efficiently.

This edition presents practical rules for punctuation, capitalization, syllabication, hyphenation, and the correct handling of quotations and abbreviations. It is designed for quick reference and everyday use, with emphasis on consistency, readability, and sensible style choices. The book also explains how to read and mark proofs, making it valuable for students, teachers, editors, and business writers who print regularly.

• Clear explanations of punctuation marks, their proper use, and common pitfalls.
• Practical guidance on hyphenation, syllabication, and compound words.
• Tips for proof reading and marking, with notes on editorial best practices.
• Scope includes capitals, italics, citations, abbreviations, and more.

Ideal for readers involved in printing, publishing, teaching writing, or preparing classroom materials.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0260413402
• ISBN 13: 9780260413406
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 128