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Exploring Digital PrePress: The Art and Technology of Preparing Electronic Files for Printing (Design Exploration Series)

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This is a well thought-out, practical and inclusive text that should do well for anyone who wants to get a broad overview of digital print production. It's clearly written by someone who knows the the subject not just from an academic point of view (Anderson teaches Graphic Design at Durham College in Oshawa, Ontario), but also from the practiced eye of someone who has been in the trenches.

He deals with fonts, chokes and spreads, tone reproduction and resolution, PitStop fixes and all those annoying problems that real-world pre-press technicians deal with on a daily basis. It's not so basic that it won't prove helpful to someone who has some experience under his or her belt, but it seems designed to give the student or new employee a truly well-rounded introduction that will serve them well for years to come.

As someone who has done some textbook writing, I know how difficult it can be to select the right material that will prove most helpful when it comes to handling live jobs. The author's selection of material is right on, and his coverage is thorough. The text and graphics are well-integrated, straightforward and concise.

Stephen Beals
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I found this book to be most helpful and filled with good basic information. I highly recommend it, especially for students.