The new work of the largest domestic specialist in the field of book publishing reveals modern ideas about the culture of book publishing. Requirements are given for the construction of books, their output information, as well as for the reference and search apparatus of the publication, including a table of contents and contents, auxiliary indexes, and footers. The reference, explanatory and bibliographic apparatus of the book publication are characterized. Key issues of book publishing culture are discussed using numerous examples, with an analysis of common mistakes and detailed recommendations for improving the quality of books. Contains an index of publications reviewed by the author and a thematic subject index.

For managers and specialists of publishing houses: editors-in-chief, literary, scientific, artistic and technical editors. Of interest to authors and printers.