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.