INCLUDES EASY-TO-UNDERSTAND DEFINITIONS FOR OVER 100 BOOK PUBLISHING TERMS! "Quiet zone," "reserves," "returns," and "rights" got you confused - or curious? Never fear! You'll find centuries-old publishing lingo, 21st century jargon, and dozens of other terms in the Independent Book Publishers Association's (IBPA's) "The Language of Publishing: An A-to-Z Glossary of Book Publishing Terms." This helpful guidebook is designed to help you effectively do business in the book world. Whether you're a seasoned veteran keeping up with a changing industry and dealing with authors and customers who don't understand the publishing business, or a newcomer who's concerned about the consequences of confusing "FOB" with "prepaid freight" or "cover price" with "publisher's net," this book is exactly what you need.