Dont forget to use the browse and search functions, see above. This precious time is spent with friends and colleagues who come together to. A colophon in publishing is a short description of the book, magazine or story. Wherever its placed, it contains the editorpublishers names, addresses sometimes telephone andor fax numbers. Browse all books by category at the colophon book shop. Colophon book arts supply is one of these specialized shops, and was recently purchased by mary uthuppuru. Separate pages of vellum or parchment bound together at one side. The colophon contains information about a books publisher, the typesetting, printer, and possibly even includes a printers device. Colophon definition is an inscription at the end of a book or manuscript usually with facts about its production.
A colophon, whose name is from a greek word meaning summit or finishing touch, is traditionally an inscription placed at the end of a book or manuscript, usually with facts that relate to its production. You can complete the definition of colophon given by the english definition dictionary with other english dictionaries. We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website, including to. Since colophons are versatile and serve to give the details of the book, you can use a colophon in any kind of book that diggypod prints from mystery novels to memoirs to yearbooks. Definition of colophon noun in oxford advanced learners dictionary. Mary began her career as a conservation technician at the lilly library, and in 2010, became a full time book artist and book binder working under the name spring leaf press at her home studio in bloomington, indiana. In printed books produced in the first decades of the sixteenth century, the colophon is a marker at the end of the book that usually indicates the. Colophons were not added to every manuscript, and many of them have been lost because usually the. The colophon book shop was established in 1971 in lagrange, illinois, by robert and christine liska. Colophons were formerly printed at the ends of books, but in modern works.
The colophon serves to acknowledge and give credit to all. We create, publish, and distribute highquality retail and custom typefaces for analog and digital media. Colophons were not added to every manuscript, and many of them have been lost because usually the last and first pages of the book were damaged. It was the brainchild of elmer adler 18841962, founder of pynson printers of new york city.
A colophon page, also known as a page, is traditionally the second page of a book. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more. In medieval and renaissance manuscripts, a colophon was occasionally added by the scribe and provided facts such as his. 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. As, however, the colophon is unmistakably clear as to date, and as that date is but two years subsequent to the events narrated in the poem, we may at least assume that the papyrus is a contemporary document. A publishers emblem or trademark placed usually on the spine or the title page of a book.
The colophon is numbered 50 copies and signed by robert reid. Colophons are found in some manuscripts and books made as long ago as the 6th century ad. A colophon may also be emblematic or pictorial in nature. Colophon definition of colophon by websters online dictionary. The term colophon is latin for top, summit or finishing. In early books, the colophon was usually found at the end of the text, register, or index.
Printed colophons soon became more elaborate, however, evolving into a means whereby the printer might praise the book at length and even insert a short. Synonyms for colophon at with free online thesaurus, antonyms, and definitions. Colophon definition, a publishers or printers distinctive emblem, used as an identifying device on its books and other works. Colophon book arts supply 83 photos retail company.
The colophon contains information about a book s publisher, the typesetting, printer, and possibly even includes a printers device. Colophons were formerly printed at the ends of books, but in modern works they are usually located at the verso of the title. It is the first leftside page, and is on the back side of the title page. Colophon, an inscription placed at the end of a book or manuscript and giving details of its publicatione. Definition for colophon in the glossary of book collecting terminology at.
In publishing, a colophon is a brief statement containing information about the publication of a book such as the place of publication, the publisher, and the date of publication. Jul 25, 2017 colophon book arts supply is one of these specialized shops, and was recently purchased by mary uthuppuru. Colophons are sometimes found in manuscripts and books made from the 6th century ce on. Colophon definition of colophon by websters online. Colophons are found in some manuscripts and books made as long ago as the 6th. Search colophon and thousands of other words in english definition and synonym dictionary from reverso. We have thousands of books offered in over 50 different categories. Here is an example of the colophon page for my novel looking back. Rrrr relative is a type family of two halves a proportional set of weights from book to black including italics, and fixedwidth pitched versions that are abridged by a faux monospace cut. Jun 21, 2018 the colophons as superscriptions and subscriptions contained various information about the published text addressee, author, scribe, subject, chronological information, etc.
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Colophon definition of colophon by the free dictionary. An ancient greek city of asia minor northwest of ephesus. We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website, including to provide targeted advertising and track usage. As is often the case, sf fans got it backward and so generally put the colophon in the front of their fanzines. Sign up with your email address to receive news and updates. This information might identify the font, paper, or bookbinding. The colophon, subtitled a book collectors quarterly or a quarterly for booklovers, was a limited edition quarterly periodical begun late in 1929 and continuing in various guises until 1950. In early times the colophon gave the information now given on the title page oed. An inscription, monogram, or cipher, containing the place and date of publication, printers name, etc. A colophon is the emblem, logo, or imprint of a publisher. Colophon dictionary definition colophon defined yourdictionary. 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.
The colophon book shop specializes in the fields of antiquarian and inprint books about books, literary first editions, and military history, especially world war i aviation and world war ii aviation. His idea was that various printers around the world would be willing to contribute their time and. Definition of colophon noun in oxford advanced american dictionary. Founded around the turn of the first millennium bc, it was likely one of the oldest of the twelve cities of the ionian league. Colophons often appear on the title page of a book. The colophons as superscriptions and subscriptions contained various information about the published text addressee, author, scribe, subject, chronological information, etc. Wikipedia, lexilogos, oxford, cambridge, chambers harrap, wordreference, collins lexibase dictionaries, merriam webster. In early printed books the colophon, when present, was a brief description of the printing and publication of the book, giving some or all of the following data. In medieval and renaissance manuscripts, a colophon was occasionally added by the scribe and provided facts such as his name and the date and.
The move to new hampshire was made in 1982 and we are now located in exeter, new hampshire, one hour north of boston. I will be in saugatuck once again this may, a treasured time for me. According to the american heritage dictionary, a colophon is an inscription placed usually at the end of a book, giving facts pertinent to its publication. The colophon, a book collectors quarterly wikipedia. The colophon serves to acknowledge and give credit to all the resources that combined to produce the specific site. Colophon definition and meaning collins english dictionary. In mesoamerica, a painted and inscribed book aon long sheets of bark paper or deer skin coated with fine white plaster and folded into accordionlike pleats. Visit our specialty store for collectors interested in. These details might include the name of the printer and the date and place of printing. Colophon, inscription at the end of a manuscript, of a book or part of a book written by the copyist, in which he records details of his work. This is where the books basic and identification information is presented. Ahmad ibn alsuhrawardi albakri calligrapher, baghdad, iraq, ilkhanid, colophon page from a quran manuscript, nonillustrated detached folio, 707 a. Information and translations of colophon in the most comprehensive dictionary definitions resource on the web.
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