Manual of Style: A Compilation of Typographical Rules Governing the Publications of the University of Chicago, With Specimens of Types Used at the University Press (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

University Of Chicago Press

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0265487412 ISBN 13: 9780265487419

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master the nuts and bolts of typographical style.

This practical guide covers the key rules used by a major university press, including capitalization, italics, quotations, spelling, punctuation, and how to handle titles, divisions, and notes.

This edition explains how to apply standard rules across a wide range of publications, from books and periodicals to tables and indexes. It emphasizes practical use and consistency, offering clear examples and guidance for editors, proofreaders, and copyholders.

• How to capitalize proper nouns, geographical terms, and organizational names.
• When to italicize titles, use quotation marks, or set certain terms in roman type.
• Rules for punctuation, spacing, and the handling of footnotes and tables.
• Practical hints for proofs, copyediting, and production workflow.

Ideal for readers who work with books and journals and want reliable, field-tested style rules.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0265487412
• ISBN 13: 9780265487419
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 318