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Book anatomy · Back matter

Colophon

A brief note on how the book was made: typefaces, paper, printer, designer. A tradition of fine printing worth reviving.

What goes on the colophon

A brief note on how the book was made: typefaces, paper, printer, designer. A tradition of fine printing worth reviving.

Tips

  • 'Set in 11/14.5 pt Garamond' is a classic colophon line.

Related

Afterword Back matter Appendix Back matter Author's Note Back matter Notes (Endnotes) Back matter Glossary Back matter Bibliography / References Back matter Index Back matter Reading Group Guide Back matter

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