Publisher's Synopsis
This handy guide is written for anyone considering buying a desktop publishing system, or who simply wants to know more about DTP. There are now many DTP systems available but how do you choose between them? Which system will best suit your purpose and your pocket? This guide will help you choose. It: * describes the underlying principles of DTP and explains the terminology so you won't be confused by the jargon of the salesmen * discusses in detail the sorts of hardware and software available and what each will and won't do * what sort of page make-up do you want? The book explains the options. * is a dot matrix or laser printer best? * do you need integrated graphics, boxes illustrations? The book contains many examples of DTP output and an introduction to advanced DTP principles. This book will enable you to assess your needs and find the right system: it will help you avoid an expensive mistake.
