Case Binding

The classic 'hardback' binding, where the inside of the book is bound first, then cased into a heavy, lined board cover using glued endpapers. Various decorative effects can be applied to the spine, bookblock or the lined case.

C sizes

ISO international size ranges, mainly for envelopes and folders suitable for enclosing the A sizes.

Size Width mm x Height mm
C4 229 x 324
C5 162 x 229
C6 114 x 162

CMYK

Abbreviation for cyan, magenta, yellow and black (K stands for 'key', because the black separation keys the other three). The four colour separation used in 'full colour' printing processes.

CTP

Abbreviation for 'computer to plate' system. A way of transferring digital data directly to a printing plate without the need for film. Calverts uses a CreoScitex CTP system.