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04.02: Book Design, David Mcmurrey

Open Technical Communication

Upon completion of this chapter, readers will be able to:
1. Recognize the standard components of a front cover, back cover, and title page.
2. Recognize the common front matter of a book including edition notices, disclaimers, trademarks, warranties, safety notices, and communication statements.
3. Recognize the common organization strategies of books including tables of contents, tables of figures, a preface, and body chapters.
4. Explain and apply typical book layout and design.