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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 copy, caption copy or headline copy. Every yearbook spread typically includes a copy block to tell a story.

Copy

Thick cardboard (binder board) covered with printed or silk-screened materials that protects the pages.

Cover

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

Divider

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

Endsheet

The first few pages of the yearbook, when the yearbook staff typically reinforces the theme introduced on the cover for the first time.

Opening

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

Section

Phrases 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.

Spread

A verbal statement and a visual look that brings 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 how the topics will be highlighted.

Coverage

Also called process color. The process to produce color pages on an offset press.

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 al students, teachers and administrators featured in the yearbook.

Index

The overall map that shows the placement of every layout in the yearbook.

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, then folded and ultimately sewn together with other signatures.

Smythe Sewn Binding

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

Spot Color