Production for Graphic Designers

by Alan Pipes

This comprehensive, up-to-date resource is for anyone wanting to learn about the production technology and methods for graphic design—for print, small screen, and the World Wide Web. Production for Graphic Designers gives clear and concisely written advice on preparing artwork for printers, examines the creative potential of typography in a digital environment, and provides comprehensive coverage of working with illustrations, layout and proofing in both computerized and conventional workflows. Includes new box stories on e-books, preflight checking, color management, and future print technologies. Also features Trailblazers Spreads which highlight the work of outstanding designers. For graphic designers.

Genres: Design, Nonfiction, Reference

256 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 1992

Reviews

[M]

I found the second edition (1999) at Housing Works. With the second edition, the author has decided the Internet warrants its own chapter. Also, CD-ROMs.