A Guide to Graphic Print Production

by Kaj Johansson, Peter Lundberg, Robert Ryberg

An introductory textbook covering all aspects of print production and manufacturing. The printed page is still the most common product of graphic design work, making it essential that designers and illustrators understand the production and printing process. And as more and more print material is finding a dual-use in electronic formats (Web, ebooks, motion-graphics using Flash, etc.), it has become even more important that designers understand the impact their design decisions have on the feasibility of re-purposing their work for various media.

Genres: Design, Reference, Art, Nonfiction

320 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2001

Reviews

[Pauline · Rating 4 out of 5]

A bit outdated (I would recommend skipping Ch. 2 entirely if you're under 60), but overall straightforward and easily understood. It's a good place to start if you're trying to build your understanding of print production from the ground up.

[Alea · Rating 3 out of 5]

Massive book and lots of tecnical terms. I think this would be a really good book if you were actually working with this kind of stuff.