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Printing Technology takes readers on a journey from the beginnings of the graphic arts industry through today's cutting-edge digital technology. Now in its fifth edition, this popular book has been reorganized to provide readers with a firmer grasp of how digital printing technologies are revolutionizing the industry. Traditional analog printing methods are reviewed in the first six chapters, establishing the foundation from which readers will develop an understanding of the state-of-the-art technological infrastructure for digital publishing that supports today's new, digital workflow. Subsequent chapters lead readers through the complexities of digital data, digital prepress operations, printing techniques, and finishing options. Since technology has also impacted the way business is conducted today, this edition also features information on computer estimating and job tracking, plus use of the internet as a portal for connecting printing facilities with customers, vendors, and suppliers. Discussion of customer-defined quality management, including introductions to total quality management (TQM) and statistical process control (SPC) techniques, is also included in the final chapter to ensure long-term success in this highly technical, fast-changing, and increasingly competitive field.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful:
 A Good Book Indeed, 2007-05-12
What really trilled me about this book is its dynamic nature. The authors of the book have consistently updated this book in line with technological advances in printing. I was impressed when I saw recent digital presses like Indigo and Xeikon. This book covers all aspects of printing, it give a sound historical perspective of each aspect. It is a good reference book for all printers, amateur or professional, it has good things in stock for all classes of printers.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful:
 Fantastic purchase!, 2006-03-10
I bought this text as a Valentine's Day gift for my boyfriend, who works in the printing industry and wanted to know more about processes but didn't have the time at work to learn "hands-on". He absolutely loves it! The narrative is technical without being confusing, and has just the right amount of graphics and images to get the point across. I think it would be an excellent reference as an introductory material (like for a person such as myself) or for the more knowledgable industry expert (like my boyfriend). I also appreciated that there have been multiple revisions and editions, which makes the content current and viable.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
Review of Printing Technology 5E, 2005-08-22
This book is a well laid out, easy to read study of the Printing Industry with plenty of graphics to help visualise processes and machines. A definate recommendation to all those intending to follow the Printing Industry as a career.
A recommendation to the authors / publishers would be an easily accessable web site to help students and lecturers with lesson plans and other queries which might arise. The current web site is not user friendly as one would have hoped for.
I rate this book a solid 4 out of 5 stars.
Best wishes
Chris Lambert
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
It covers the lot., 2005-04-28
I have bought a number of books on each of the topics of Typography, Printing, Prepress and other related areas. I have now lost count on the total number, but it is many, many dozen.
The cost? I fear to tally it up.
I could have saved all that time, money and effort.
I could have bought PRINTING TECHNOLOGY 5E.
If this book was twice the price, it would still be worth the money.
In 500 pages, it covers everything.
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There a books that focus on one area or a number of areas, but I have not come across any that cover everything from original thought to final product. There are some that claim to, and indeed, I thought that some of those actually did.
However, after this book, I realize that none of the others have.
In many books you have to wade through the authors own personal references and experiences, bad jokes, margin notes, clever icons, philosophical quotes and other 'padding'. The book here is strictly to the point. It is well written, direct and economical. By economical, I mean that basically one page in this book is equal to one chapter in another.
The book is brief, but it is by no means a short book. It covers everything. By leaving out the nonsense, the author manages to fit in everything of relevance. This is 500 pages crammed with information.
I have read some good books on this subject, written by the very most prestigious and respected authors in the field. However, I will have to admit that this one is the best of the lot.
I thank the author for creating this work for my use.
Regards to you all
Karl Rasmussen
Sydney, Australia
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