A computer file whose contents of one or more files are compressed for storage or transmission, often carrying the extension .ZIP

The study or practice of fermentation in brewing, winemaking, or distilling

One of the four process color inks, it is a subtractive primary hue that absorbs blue light and reflects green and red.

Acronym for Young Adult books. These aim for readers aged 12-18.

Refers to the height of the lowercase characters of a typeface, not including descenders and ascenders. Usually, a typeface is easier to read when it has a greater x-height.

Acronym for What You See Is What You Get, and pronounced “wizzy-wig.” When the printed page matches the display on the computer screen.

A mistake made in typesetting, and marked “WF” by the proofreader.

An agreement whereby an author is paid to write a work, but the credit is given to someone else. (See ghost writer.)

Describes a method of printing that enables a job to be done more effieciently. First, one side of a sheet is printed. Next, the sheet is turned over using the same gripper-edge, and the opposite side against the side-guide. Then, the reverse side is printed with the same plate. At least two copies of the piece from each sheet can be made this way.

Describes a method of printing that enables a job to be done more efficiently. First, one side of a sheet is printed. Next, the sheet is turned over using the same gripper-edge, and the same side guide. Then, the reverse side is printed with the same plate. At least two copies of the piece from each sheet can be made this way.