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THE ART OF DESKTOP PUBLISHING: USING PERSONAL COMPUTERS TO
PUBLISH, 2nd edition
Bove, Tony Rhodes, Cheryl, and Thomas, W.
1987   296pp
$19.95
An excellent overall run-down of the hardware and software needed
for either personal or professional typesetting and page makeup,
using personal computers. Often recommended as the best
introduction to read before you talk to vendors.

BYSO PRINT TUTORIAL: A GUIDE TO CODE BASED TYPESETTING ON A PC
Levien, Raphael L.
1987   113pp
$25.00
Based on the BYSO system, oriented toward professional
typesetters, code-based using IBM PC-AT and a LaserJet.

THE COMPLETE DESKTOP PUBLISHER
Makuta, Daniel J. and Lawrence, William F.
1986   301pp
$21.95
Written from the point of view of the publisher, this introduces
us not only to computer graphics, printing devices, and page
description languages but also to copy fitting, proofing, paper,
binding, and how to deal with design studios, typographers and
printers. Contains an excellent resource guide and a glossary.

THE DESKTOP PUBLISHER'S ENCYCLOPEDIA AND BUYER'S GUIDE
Stang, David J.
1987   405pp   oversize; looseleaf
$85.00
A comprehensive introduction to Desktop Publishing, in loose-leaf
format, by one of the gurus. Covers an introduction to computers,
monitors, graphics cards, page composition software, graphics
software, business graphics, word processing software, utility
programs, printers, lasers, mice, scanners. For the manager it
covers costs and efficiency, managing users, training,
conferences, consultants, user groups, vendors.

A DESKTOP PUBLISHER'S GUIDE TO PASTEUP
Middleton, Tony
1987   228pp
$15.95
I have heard people ask plaintively, 'Do I HAVE to use the
computer for everything?' The answer is, 'Of course not.' You
should do whatever is most efficient for you. This handbook will
show you how to use desktop publishing output in combination with
graphics and display type from elsewhere, and put them together
into a 'mechanical' for camera-ready copy.

DESKTOP PUBLISHING BIBLE
The Waite Group, Stockford, James, editor
1987   470pp
$24.95
This useful overview starts with traditional publishing
underpinnings: printing production, copyright law, typesetting,
graphic design. Section II considers systems and hardware:
Macintosh, PC, Microsoft Windows, monitors, printers, paper,
toner, scanning, graphics cards...Section III covers software,
including high resolution laser art. And Section IV considers
applications, including cartooning and music publishing. Good to
read before you purchase.

DESKTOP PUBLISHING FROM A TO Z
Grout, Bill et al
1986   219pp
$17.95
This manual is first about the process of publishing: writing,
editing, layout and design, pre-press and printing, marketing and
distribution. As a sub-set of publishing, it discusses DESKTOP
publishing: where and when and why it is useful, and how to go
about it. Written for publishing beginners.

DESKTOP PUBLISHING ON THE MAC: A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO THE NEW
TECHNOLOGY
The Waite Group, by Rardin, Kevin
1986   279pp
$22.95
A good general introduction to DP, specific to the Macintosh but
broadly useful; on preparing copy and artwork, page composition,
hardware and software needed, page layout, designing a logo and
nameplate, pagination. Also covers working with a printer, using
a 'switcher', and disk management.

DESKTOP PUBLISHING SKILLS: A PRIMER FOR TYPESETTING/ COMPUTERS &
LASER PRINTERS
Felici, James and , Ted
1987   180pp
$24.95
We've been waiting for a book which would teach the desktop
publisher about type, pasteup, and the publishing process as well
as about software. This looks like the answer; especially strong
on typesetting. Both 'kern' and 'widow' appear in the index.

THE ILLUSTRATED HANDBOOK OF DESKTOP PUBLISHING AND TYPESETTING
Kleper, Michael L.
1987   770pp   oversize
$29.95
This massive volume (the size and shape of an old Sears Roebuck
catalog) covers an introduction to type, word processing, and the
interface between the two. Then it lays out, in enough detail to
help compare features, a multitude of programs for text
generation, telecommunication, data manipulation and conversion,
typesetting (professional and desktop), page format, and output
devices. Finally, it details various user applications. Useful
for anyone considering purchase.

INSIDE XEROX VENTURA PUBLISHER: A GUIDE TO PROFESSIONAL-QUALITY
PUBLISHING, IBM-PC
Cavuoto, James and Berst, Jesse
1987   328pp
$19.95
A particular strength of this excellent book is its discussion of
how to prepare text using standard word processing methods before
sending it to Ventura. The latter is discussed in full, with
numerous illustrations and examples. The authors also provide a
'game plan' for laying out various sorts of documents, and
special tips on producing business forms, newsletters, books,
memos, proposals, etc. Some users recommend using this handbook
rather than your Ventura manual.

LASERJET UNLIMITED: HOW TO GET THE MOST FROM YOUR HEWLETT-PACKARD
LASERJET PRINTER
Nace, Ted and Gardner, Michael
1986   212pp
$24.95
This book demystifies the laser printer, explains in detail how
it works, and not only how to take advantage of its considerable
features but also how to enhance those with programs such as
Fancy Font, Inset, JetSet, and ProPrint. There is further
discussion of digitizers, scanners, and add-in boards, and an
appendix on 'tips and tricks.' Also for LaserJet Plus.

LOOKING GOOD IN PRINT: A GUIDE TO BASIC DESIGN FOR DESKTOP
PUBLISHING
Parker, Roger C.
1988   221pp
$23.95
I take personal pride in this book because two years ago I told
Joe Woodman, publisher at Ventana Press, that a good book on
desktop publishing layout and design was badly needed. However,
the credit really goes to Joe and to Roger Parker (who did the
sought-after booklet for Aldus), for producing this clear,
helpful guide to typography and layout. Non-specific to computer
or software, it will help all to produce attractive, effective
printed pieces. A real winner!

PAGEMAKER: DESKTOP PUBLISHING ON THE IBM PC AND COMPATIBLES
Strehlo, Kevin
1987   298pp
$21.95
The appendix covers nitty-gritty questions of hardware needs and
upgrades; the text shows everything from the author's unique
wedding invitation to a series showing how a friend designed a
catalog and order blank. This helpful book is 'user friendly' for
anyone considering using Pagemaker on an IBM PC, with lots of
examples.

PERSONAL PUBLISHING WITH THE MACINTOSH: FEATURING PAGEMAKER 1.2
Ulick, Terry
1986   287pp
$24.95
Ulick discusses why you should plan your Macintosh desktop
publishing purchases as a system--hardware and software--and
gives good buying advice. But most of the book is devoted to
helping you make the most of your system. He discusses page
architecture and elements and electronic page assembly; using a
grid; working with type; using Pagemaker; using high-resolution
Postscript services; preparing for high-volume printing and
two-color printing.

POSTSCRIPT LANGUAGE REFERENCE MANUAL
Adobe Systems Inc.
1985   321pp
$22.95
POSTSCRIPT defines a standard, extensible, flexible print file
format that is the interface between document composition
applications and raster printing devices. This is the
programmer's reference manual for that language, documenting
syntax, semantics, the imaging model, and the effects of the
graphical operators. To be used with the POSTSCRIPT TUTORIAL AND
COOKBOOK.

POSTSCRIPT LANGUAGE TUTORIAL AND COOKBOOK
Adobe Systems Inc.
1985   243pp
$16.95
Here are directions for producing specific graphics using
Postscript, including type fonts, pie charts, line breaks,
posters, placing text along a path... Aimed primarily at the
programmer who wants to design and implement device-independent
applications using POSTSCRIPT to produce quality graphics and
effective typography.

PUBLISHING FROM THE DESKTOP
Seybold, John and Dressler, Fritz
1987   299pp
$19.95
Publisher of the prestigious SEYBOLD REPORTS ON PUBLISHING
SYSTEMS and producer of trade shows on the most advanced
technology, John Seybold here addresses the principles behind
desktop publishing. You will learn basic elements of type design,
digital imaging, electronic typesetting and page makeup, and
professional page design. Better for those with some prior
knowledge of type or publishing.

RESOURCE MANUAL FOR TYPESETTING WITH YOUR COMPUTER: ALTERNATIVE
TO DESKTOP PUB.
Beechick, Al
1986   46pp   booklet
$7.95
Helpful hints from a human typesetter on coding and the interface
between your computer and his typesetting equipment.

SMALL PRESS GUIDE TO COMPUTERS IN PUBLISHING
Roth, Steve
1987   62pp
$16.95
A quick run-down of several programs useful to publishers: for
word-processing, editing and indexing, order-processing, and
'desktop publishing'; plus good references to further sources of
information. The reviews are notable for expressing personal
opinion.

THE TeXBOOK: A COMPLETE USER'S GUIDE TO COMPUTER TYPESETTING WITH
TeX
Knuth, Donald E.
1986   483pp   oversize, spiral
$24.95
A highly sophisticated program for setting type by microcomputer,
especially useful for setting complicated mathematics equations;
written by a mathematician with humor, style.

TYPE PROCESSING: THE WORD PROCESSING/ TYPESETTING CONNECTION
Lem, Dean Phillip and Cremeans, James O.
1986   132pp   oversize, wire-o
$39.50
The author of GRAPHICS MASTER here turns his attention to the
practical matter of typesetting. As an alternative to both
Desktop Publishing and sending your typed copy out to a
typesetter, Lem proposes coding your word-processed copy so that
your typesetter need not re-key it. This can not only speed the
process and make it cheaper, but also eliminates introduction of
typos. The first section of this book is an excellent
introduction to the art and science of typography; then he covers
copy-fitting and actual Command Code Language.

TYPE, GRAPHICS, AND MACINTOSH
Balint, John Richard
1987   92pp   spiral
$17.95
The author says, 'quality is attained through realizing the
importance of subtleties and through sweating the details.' Here
he teaches fine points of using MacDraw, MacPaint and PageMaker
by showing how to create perspective-view illustrations, change
nuances of typography, and do technical drafting. The book is
worth buying as a demonstration, itself, of exceptionally fine
design using those tools; but it is also a hands-on instructional
manual.

USING ALDUS PAGEMAKER: PUBLISH IT YOURSELF
Parker, Roger C.
1987   369pp
$19.95
Parker clearly believes that PageMaker is the page-layout program
of choice. He tells why, then thoroughly discusses various
hardware possibilities. Then follows a clearly written
explanation of PageMaker screens and commands, sample projects,
working with words and graphics, and design suggestions. The
layout of the book (done with PageMaker of course) is admirably
clear. Included is a series of questionnaires to help you clarify
your decision making.

VENTURA PUBLISHER FOR THE IBM PC: MASTERING DESKTOP PUBLISHING
Jantz, Richard J.
1987   264pp
$19.95
The author starts with an analysis of what the user needs to get
into desktop publishing (graphics boards, monitors, printers,
scanners), and then provides a guided tour of Ventura, with full
descriptions of the basic menus, dialogue boxes, style sheets,
and other details. Actual pictures of the screen and the menu
options aid in understanding the text.

VENTURA TIPS AND TRICKS
Nace, Ted
1987   288pp
$15.95
Nace starts with some real 'how-to's' on producing a business
report, a newsletter, and an invoice form with Ventura, and only
then introduces the reader to intricacies of that page layout
program. There are full instructions on adding fonts, using
graphics, and combining Ventura with Lotus 1-2-3. He also
provides useful information on auxiliary hardware, sources of
fonts, and tips on speeding up the program.

ZEN AND THE ART OF THE MACINTOSH: DISCOVERIES ON THE PATH...
Green, Michael
1986   238pp   oversize
$16.95
Inspired doodling, yin and yang, right brain/left brain, holistic
play: all this on the path to computer enlightenment. Mixed in
with Zen anecdotes are dozens of Macintosh illustrations and
instructions. Imaginative.