A practical reference from the Authors’ and Printers’ Dictionary, this edition guides editors, printers, and writers through key spelling, abbreviations, and typographic conventions.
It helps you understand how terms are formed, abbreviated, and printed in professional publishing work.
This edition compiles rules and samples on abbreviations, capitalization, punctuation, foreign terms, and common typographical marks. It offers clear guidance for using initials, codes, and special symbols in manuscripts, proofs, and published text.
- Learn how abbreviations are formed and punctuated, with examples for printing and typesetting.
- See how capitalization and hyphenation are handled in print, including special cases and symbols.
- Understand how to render foreign phrases, proper names, and technical terms consistently.
- Get practical notes on typography, accents, and common editorial conventions used in publishing.
Ideal for readers who work with manuscripts, proofreading, or typesetting, and for students studying publishing or typography.