The Modern Publishing Process
1. An author writes his/her manuscripts using a word processor.
2. A graphic artist creates illustrations using a graphics program.
3. An editor checks for mistakes and makes changes using word process.
4. A typesetter arranges the text and graphics using a desktop publisher.
5. If it is a full-colour publication, the desktop publisher separates the images into 4 colours (Figure 1.7). 4 sets of Black-and-white films, each corresponding to a colour, are produced
6. Each film is placed onto a zinc plate. Ultraviolet light is shone onto the film and plate, producing a positive image on the plate. 4 sets of printing plates are formed.
7. The plates are arranged carefully in a printing machine that is controlled by a computer. The final printed product is a combination of the coloured images from all 4 plaes.