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From: inmet!tower (Leonard H. Tower Jr.) <inmet!tower@cca-unix>
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I was sadden to read a recent posting by a well-known author, who
was unaware of the names of the typefaces used in his books.
This problem would have been solved if a colophon had been included
in the books (I checked them both out...).
A colophon, traditionally placed as the last page of a book (though the
copyright page is often used today), is a short description of the
typographic and design characteristics of the book:
- typefaces/sizes used, and their designers
- paper and binding used
- typesetting system and presses used
- press preparation and color separation techniques
- etc.
Colophons are appearing less in books these days. I miss them - they
got me interested in typography and printing, and their inclusion would
help in encouraging more people to care/learn about the graphic arts.
A partial solution is for authors to insist that the publisher,
typesetter, and printer of their books collaborate to include a
colophon.
-len tower