Introduction to Desktop Publishing

The fundamentals, benefits, and pitfalls of desktop publishing are introduced in this book for students. The text challenges the argument that desktop publishing has made the publishing process easy. Topics covered include efficiency, type, colour handling, and high-resolution imaging.

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The fundamentals, benefits, and pitfalls of desktop publishing are introduced in this book for students. The text challenges the argument that desktop publishing has made the publishing process easy, and the solution to all publishing problems. Topics include efficiency, type, colour handling, high-resolution imaging, legal and ethical considerations, and more. By reviewing the evolution from standards of artistry and productivity to control, immediacy and price, it seeks to provides a foundation from which a student can build publishing expertise.