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Kern —that part of a letter that projects in any direction beyond its own body, or over/under adjacent letters.

Kerning —removing space between letters.

Key —an identifying explanation of coded material, such as a color-coded map and its accompanying key indicating what each color stands for.

Keyboarding— entering data in a computer as opposed to typing a manuscript.

Keyline— essentially the same as a pasteup. The original composite art for offset printing.

Kill fee —money paid to a writer in compensation for time spent working on assignment on a piece the publisher decides not to accept.

Kivar —a proprietary product used for hardcover books.

 



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Many thanks to the glossary's authors Tom and Marilyn Ross. Copyright 2006.

Marilyn and Tom Ross co-founded SPAN and are the authors of the classic bestseller, The Complete Guide to Self-Publishing, from which this article is adapted. Click here to learn more, or call 800-331-8355 And for additional information visit www.CommunicationCreativity.com/g