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Style manual

for authors, editors and printers Sixth edition

The Style manual, first published in 1966, provides guidance and recommendations for anyone faced with the task of preparing material for publication.

This sixth edition is a substantial revision-in response to the extensive changes in the Publishing industry since the previous edition of 1994. It contains detailed advice on publishing in both print and electronic formats; it emphasises the importance of focusing on the audience's needs when planning, structuring, writing, designing and editing a publication; and it reflects a more multicultural and global outlook that recognises the influence of the Internet on publishing. A fresh approach to the manual's design and layout also makes it more user-friendly.

The procedural steps in Publishing form the underlying structure of this new edition. With the trend to outsource much of the specialised work in publishing, there is a need for a wider understanding of what is involved in the separate activities and how to integrate them effectively. Advice is therefore given on how to plan, undertake and evaluate a Publishing project. General practices in the editing, design, electronic publishing, indexing and printing fields are also discussed.

This edition builds on the Style manual's reputation as an outstanding Australian reference work for publishing professionals in both the public and private sectors.