Prior to the midnineteenth century, book printing and bookbinding were two distinct trades. A halftitle page contains only the title of the book, omitting the author. The blank front page which appears just prior to the title page, and typically contains only the title of the book, although, at times, the authors name andor other information may appear. Oddnumbered righthand or recto page that lists the book s title, subtitle, authors name, publisher, and city where it was published. Sometimes books opt out of the half title, and choose instead to have a blank sheet of paper in the very beginning. Many pressbooks themes will also include a halftitle page in all pdf files.
The united states and britain identified in bible prophecy. If the first page in the stored book block was the title page, there was. A page at the front of a book giving the complete title, the names of the author and publisher, and the place of publication. Part titles are headings of a books major subdivisions and are placed on separate pages. Title page definition of title page by merriamwebster. The page is most commonly found on the back of the books title page. The title page information should be used for cataloging not the half title page or covers. A side of a sheet of paper, as in a book or newspaper. Printers would produce the pages of a book and sell these textblocks to the public. Books are separated into sections, or parts, to make reading and.
A leaf is part of a plant thats usually green and attached to it by a stem or stalk. Each sheet holds 12, 16, or 24 actual pages, which means the book. Sep 28, 2009 the first printed page of a book page i, carrying only its title though i have seen at least one publisher put the series identification here. The title page is the very first thing your teacher or professor will see when you hand in your essay. The title pages of an item, the verso of the title pages, any pages. Titlepage article about titlepage by the free dictionary. Appendix definition and meaning collins english dictionary. Trade paperbacks are larger than mass market paperback books and are bound with a heavy paper cover. In the fall, the leaves of many trees turn various bright colors before falling to the ground. A companion for the humanities and social sciences by. A title of a publication appearing on a leaf preceding the title page. The front matter also includes sections such as the epigraph, the dedication, the foreword, the prologue, etc.
As you open a hardcover book, the first page with text on it is called the half title page. The halftitle can have some ornamentation of the books title, or it can be plain text. A halftitle page contains only the title of the book, omitting the author and publisher as they appear on the full title page. Title page tp the title page, near the beginning of the book, lists the title and subtitle of the book, the authors, editors, andor contributors, the publisher or printer, and sometimes the place and date of publication. Even though its a simple step in the process of writing an essay, it. Commonly page 1 just carries a simple half title i. Martins press, isbn, i accepted a half of bitter from him 2006, bill appleton. Subtitle definition, a secondary or subordinate title of a literary work, usually of explanatory character. A title page has, at a minimum, the full title of the work, including the subtitle if any, and the name of the author andif applicableillustrator. The halftitle or bastard title is a page carrying nothing but the title of a bookas opposed to the title page, which also lists subtitle, author, publisher and edition. Its the page at the very front of the book, not used in all cases, that has only the title of the book on it. This definition is extracted and expanded on from the book getting published.
Origin of frontispieceold french from late latin fronti. In place of a title page, mla style requires a heading on the first page of your paper. I have to confess that my favorite part of book design is creating the chapter opening pages ideally the display typography and any other pictorial or decorative elements you use on the chapter opening pages will reflect the type used in. Jul 07, 2017 a half title page contains only the title of the book, omitting the author and publisher as they appear on the full title page. Half title definition, the first printed page of certain books, appearing after the end papers and before the title page and containing only the title of the book. The halftitle is usually counted as the very first page p. The title page information should be used for cataloging not the halftitle page or covers. Half title page a title of a publication appearing on a leaf preceding the title.
Ioba book terminology independent online booksellers. A half title, by contrast, displays only the title of a work. And just by turning the page you are able to reach a much fuller version of the same thing. Even though its a simple step in the process of writing an essay, it can have an immediate. Aug 07, 2017 i have to confess that my favorite part of book design is creating the chapter opening pages ideally the display typography and any other pictorial or decorative elements you use on the chapter opening pages will reflect the type used in the rest of the book, including the title page.
Word origin old english titul, reinforced by old french title, both from latin titulus inscription, title. A first page of some books displaying only the title of the book. The cover page of a book is not the same thing as the actual cover. A half title is a page that has only the main title of the publication. Title page definition is a page of a book bearing the title and usually the names of the author and publisher and the place and sometimes date of publication. Instead, it is one of the first pages you encounter after you open the book. Note that this page is not included in your ebook exports.
Use oneinch margins on all four sides of each page. Half title page required the united states and britain identified in bible prophecy. The half title, or bastard title, briefly repeats such information from the title page as the name of the series and the publishers imprint and colophon. Half title definition is the title of a book appearing alone on a righthand page immediately preceding the title page. Your appendix is a small closed tube inside your body which is attached to your digestive. Title page definition of title page by the free dictionary. The title of a book, play, film, or piece of music is its name. The subtitle and authors name are omitted in this page of the front matter. We all know what the title page is, but whats a half title. Title page meaning in the cambridge english dictionary. Nov 17, 2017 the books half title page comes before the full title page in a book, and it is usually the very first page in a book. Frontmatter publishing and book design basics libguides at. Frontispiece dictionary definition frontispiece defined. Half title fly title the page, preceding the title page proper, normally listing only the title of the book and no other information.
Unlike the full title page, the halftitle page includes just the title of the book. So page i is the halftitle page, page ii is a list of the authors other books, page iii is the full title page book title, subtitle, author name, publisher name, page iv is the. While usually present in modern books, it is sometimes lacking in older publications because it was originally designed to be removed before custom binding. Notice that the text is confined to a tightlydefined area on every page. A plain page with just the title, pages 23 are a more elaborate title page or frontispiece and p. The halftitle is a variable feature of books that consists of a leaf in which the title of the book has been printed on the righthand page, and which is situated just. The word originally denoted a placard or inscription placed on an object, giving information about it, hence a descriptive heading in a book or other composition. The kind of information that goes into a foreword, an introduction, or a preface, however, is less obvious. Hinge the inside portion of the flexible area where book cover meets the book spine. If youd like to remove the halftitle page from your book, follow these steps. If the book is going to have a frontispiece then the halftitle is necessary, but if there isnt, why do we still need this seemingly superfluous page. Unless your professor specifically calls for one, a title page is unnecessary. Half title definition of half title by merriamwebster. A history of the bastard title books tell you why, inc.
A title page preceding or following the title page chosen as the basis for the description of the item. Books are separated into sections, or parts, to make reading and finding the information you are seeking. The title page of a book, thesis or other written work is the page at or near the front which displays its title, subtitle, author, publisher, and edition. The title page is one of the most important parts of the front. Title page article about title page by the free dictionary. Next up comes the true title page, which has the title, the author, and the publisher. Books have been published for thousands of years and on thousands of different subjects. Occasionally used to describe a large book, 15 or more inches high, made with folded pages. Title definition and meaning collins english dictionary. As a part of the front matter, a books page is very important, especially if you want to protect your writing from plagiarism. This definition is extracted and expanded on from the book getting. When a book is opened, facing pages should end on the same line other than the last page of a chapter. Title page definition, the page at the beginning of a volume that indicates the title, authors or editors name, and the publication information, usually the publisher and the place and date of publication.
High folio refers to the half of the folio in the back part of the book, or the half of the folio with the highest numbers. Title page required the united states and britain identified in bible prophecy. The name of each component is generally descriptive of the information it provides. A companion for the humanities and social sciences by gerald jackson and marie. Halftitle fly title the page, preceding the title page proper, normally listing only the title of the book and no other information. Your research paper needs to be typed and doublespaced on standardsized paper 8. Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents. I put that information on the back of the halftitle page which just shows the book title not the subtitle, author or publisher name. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, graphic, electronic, or. Oddnumbered righthand or recto page that lists the books title, subtitle, authors name, publisher, and city where it was published. Chapter openers and part openers the book designer. The bastard title, also known as the halftitle, has its origins in the very beginnings of printing. The books half title page comes before the full title page in a book, and it is usually the very first page in a book.
Foot the bottom page edges or the bottom of the spine. The first printed page of a book page i, carrying only its title though i have seen at least one publisher put the series identification here. The origin of the halftitle, insofar as we can really know these things, goes back to the earliest days of book manufacturing. Some books have a half title directly preceding the titlepage spread. A half title can be decorative or just a plain page with typeface of the book title. Sometimes you see a list of other books by the author on the back side of this page, or a separate page. Nov 06, 2010 the origin of the half title, insofar as we can really know these things, goes back to the earliest days of book manufacturing. Title pages, headings, margins, pagination, and fonts.