Graphic Designer's Print + Color Handbook

by Karg, Barb; Sutherland, Rick

• ISBN13: 9781592531912
• ISBN10: 1592531911
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-11-01
• Publisher: Rockport Pub

Summary

Getting color and print quality right is one of the biggest challenges for designers, especially when faced with quickly changing technologies, platforms, and processes. The complexities of color and print management have grown in the wake of these new technologies, and designers are often left without any guidance. This practical and comprehensive handbook provides designers with just that-guidance. This all-inclusive source covers everything from choosing color combinations to choosing the best paper and printing methods for your job. Graphic Designer-s Print and Color Handbook brings tips and discussions on these subjects to you through visuals and easy to understand text. No detail is left out, making this an essential text to have next to your work station everyday.

Author Biography

Rick Sutherland is vice president of project design for Lone Wolf Enterprises, a professional book production company.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 6
The Principles of Color	p. 8
Color Correction, Manipulation, and Proofing Systems	p. 36
Color Images	p. 78
Color Management	p. 114
Resolution	p. 128
Color in Print: Getting the Results You Want	p. 164
Working with Your Printer	p. 200
Colorful Words from the Pressroom	p. 238
Digital Printers	p. 286
Color on the Web	p. 306
Type	p. 322
Paper	p. 350
Workflow	p. 394
Binding and Finishing	p. 410
Glossary	p. 430
Art and Photography Credits	p. 441
Acknowledgments and a Note on Trademarks	p. 447
About the Authors	p. 448
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