The Graphic Design Reference & Specification Book

The Graphic Design Reference & Specification Book should always be next to a designer's computer.

Completely practical with only the most needed information, this valuable book provides designers with all the little details that can make or break a design, such as:

How much space to leave in the gutter when designing barrel foldsHow to layout a template for a box, and the ratios of each partMetric conversion chartsCopyright and trademark standardsProofreaders' symbolsImage file formatsStandard camera formats and sizesFinding the best scanning resolutionType basics and terminologyGuide to printing processesPaper usage guideStandard binding typesProcess color finderProofing methodsStandard envelope sizes in the USA, Europe, Canada and AsiaAnd much more.

This hardworking handbook is compact and accessible and is a must-have for any graphic designer.