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Colophon

Publishing

A note recording a book's production details, traditionally placed at its end.

Example

A final note names the printing workshop and the typeface used for the text.

A colophon records details about a book's production. In early books it may identify the printer, place or date. Contemporary examples may discuss paper, typesetting or the typefaces used.

Content and placement vary between editions. The note documents the making of the book rather than summarizing its contents or replacing bibliographic identification.

In the workshop

Include only production details you can verify.

Book mode

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