Since its first publication in 1975, Judith Butcher's Copy-editing has become firmly established as a classic reference guide. This fourth edition has been comprehensively revised to provide an up-to-date and clearly presented source of information for all those involved in preparing typescripts and illustrations for publication. From the basics of how to prepare text and illustrations for the designer and typesetter, through the ground rules of house style, to how to read and correct proofs, Copy-editing covers all aspects of the editorial process. New and revised features: • up-to-date advice on indexes, inclusive language, reference systems and preliminary pages • a chapter devoted to on-screen copy-editing • guidance on digital coding and publishing in other media such as e-books • updated to take account of modern typesetting and printing technology • an expanded section on law books • an essential tool for new and experienced copy-editors, working freelance or in-house
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"...Butcher and colleagues have produced a versatile book for either a quick reference or a thorough study of copy editing."
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Since its first publication in 1975, Judith Butcher's Copy-editing has become firmly established as a classic reference guide. This fourth edition has been comprehensively revised to provide an up-to-date and clearly presented source of information for all those involved in preparing typescripts and illustrations for publication.
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- The Cambridge Guide to English Usage by Pam Peters on 4 pages
- Oedipus Coloneus (Bibliotheca scriptorum Graecorum et Romanorum Teubneriana) by Sophocles on page 119, page 355, and page 356
- The Style Manual on page 360, and Back Matter
- Dictionary Of Music And Musicians (9 Volumes)) (Music Book Index) by Sir George Grove on page 378, and page 389
- The Penguin Guide to Punctuation (Penguin Reference Books) by R. L. Trask on page 150, and Back Matter
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