Lithography Primer

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The third edition of the Lithography Primer provides an overview of the most commonly used printing process. A wide variety of products including packaging, books, magazines, posters, business forms, and labels are printed by the lithographic process. This book is written for anyone desiring an understanding of the current technology, processes, and terminology associated with lithography. Almost 100 illustrations and a glossary serve to clarify concepts discussed in the book’s eleven chapters: * The printing processes * History of lithography * Lithographic workflow * Composing layouts * Tone and color reproduction * Plate imaging * Lithographic press * Papers for lithography * Inks for lithography * Finishing * Lithography: The state of the art


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Statistics show that more commercial printing is done by lithography than by any other process. A wide variety of products including packaging, books, magazines, posters, business forms, and labels are printed by the lithographic process. Daniel Wilson applies his years of experience both in the pressroom and in the classroom to create this introduction to the lithographic printing process. The book is written for the general reader who would like to understand the current technology, processes, and terminology associated with lithography. A glossary of commonly used terms is provided, along with more than 100 illustrations that serve to clarify concepts and provide visual reference to technical concepts.


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