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20 cards·by Christopher Calvillo

The last few pages of the yearbook, typically where the yearbook staff shares the final reinforcing message about the theme of the yearbook.

closing

An inscription page found at the end of a yearbook listing details that pertain to print specifications of the book.

colophon

Text in a book, It can be body copy, caption copy or headline copy. Every yearbook spread typically includes a copy block to tell a story, b

copy

Thick cardboard covered with printed or silk-screened materials that protects the pages. Usually includes the first representation of the th

cover

A single page or double page spread used to separate each section of the yearbook.

divider

Heavy sheet of paper that attaches the book of the cover.

endsheet

The first few pages of the book, where the yearbook staff typically reinforces the theme introduced on the cover fro the first time

Opening

Used as a way to organize the yearbook for the staff and the reading audience.

section

Phrase and logos that come from the theme concept and are used for each section of the book.

spin-offs

Two facing pages in a publication. A spread should take into account what the eyes see on the two facing pages versus single pages

spread

A verbal statement and a visual look that bring all parts of the yearbook together

theme

coverage that allows yearbook staffs to tell their students stories in multiple ways.

alternative coverage

Topics that will be featured on individual spreads as well as as how the topics will be highlighted

coverage

Also called process color. The process to produce color pages on an offset press. the four ink colors are Cyan Magneta yellow and black

four-color process

one side of a signature; the eight pages that are printed on one side of a press sheet

flat

A complete alphabetical listing, along with corresponding page numbers, of all students, teachers and administrator featured in the yearbook

index

The overall map that shows the placement of every layout inj the yearbook. The more complete and detailed a ladder.

ladder diagram

Sometimes called Sigs. Sixteen pages that are printed on both sides of one press sheet on an offset press.

signature

A binding method where 16 pages are printed on one sheet of paper.

smythe sewn binding

one color that is printed on a page, usually a black and white page for emphasis.

spot color