1. colophon

    noun

    1. An inscription placed usually at the end of a book, giving facts about its publication.
    2. A publisher's emblem or trademark placed usually on the spine or the title page of a book.
    3. An inscription, monogram, or cipher, containing the place and date of publication, printer's name, etc., formerly placed on the last page of a book.

    noun

    1. An inscription placed usually at the end of a book, giving facts about its publication.
    2. A publisher's emblem or trademark placed usually on the spine or the title page of a book.
    3. An inscription, monogram, or cipher, containing the place and date of publication, printer's name, etc., formerly placed on the last page of a book.
    4. In manuscripts (typically before the invention of printing), the note, usually at the end, left by the scribe who copied it, giving information on his exemplar, where and when the copy was made, and sometimes, his own name.
    5. A printer's or publisher's identifying inscription or logo appearing at the end of a book, or the same appearing on the spine or dust-jacket.
    6. A page on a website identifying the details of its creation, such as the author's name and the technologies used.
    7. A publisher's emblem printed in a book (usually on the title page).
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  2. merriam-webster.com

    The meaning of COLOPHON is an inscription at the end of a book or manuscript usually with facts about its production. an inscription at the end of a book or manuscript usually with facts about its production; an identifying mark used by a printer or a publisher… See the full definition. Games; Word of the Day; Grammar ...
  3. britannica.com

    colophon, an inscription placed at the end of a book or manuscript and giving details of its publication—e.g., the name of the printer and the date of printing. Colophons are sometimes found in manuscripts and books made from the 6th century ce on. In medieval and Renaissance manuscripts, a colophon was occasionally added by the scribe and provided facts such as his name and the date and ...
  4. accountend.com

    A colophon is a statement at the end of a book or manuscript that provides details about its production, such as publisher, printer, typesetter, and date. Learn the key features, historical context, importance, and challenges of colophons in this article.
  5. languagehumanities.org

    May 23, 2024The colophon may be hidden in the source code, or covered in an "about" page which also contains general information about the website. For many web designers who are beginning to learn their craft, this practice is a valuable learning tool, allowing them to study the techniques used by experienced professionals.. ...
  6. brighthub.com

    The first colophon meaning - that of publishing notes - has become the most common definition of the term. Under this meaning, the colophon is an accumulation of the printer's names, date of publication and printer's address placed in the back of the book.

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    In publishing, a colophon is a brief statement containing information about the publication of a book such as an "imprint". A colophon may include the device of a printer or publisher. Colophons are traditionally printed at the ends of books, but sometimes the same information appears elsewhere and many modern books bear this information on the title page or on the verso of the title leaf, which is sometimes called a biblio page or the copyright page. Wikipedia

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