Welcome to the digital companion for Introduction to Graphic Communication.
This book was built with a digital component in mind. Throughout the text, you’ll find references pointing you here for expanded content, updated examples, and additional resources that keep pace with our fast-moving field. If you’re reading an earlier edition, welcome—resources are organized by chapter to make navigating easy.
Please note that the 4th edition includes a new Chapter 11 – Embellishment, which shifts the original Chapters 11 and 12 to Chapters 12 and 13. As a result, some resources on this site may reference new material or chapter numbers that don’t match your edition.
If you’d like to explore the latest edition, click here or have questions about the book, feel free to reach out to charlotte@thefgce.com.
Introduction – About This Book
Chapter 1 – What is Graphic Communication?
Chapter 2 – The History of Printing
Chapter 3 – Technological Transitions
Chapter 4 – Print Industry Segments
Chapter 5 – Design and Prepress Workflow
Chapter 6 – Color Management and Proofing
Chapter 7 – Paper, Ink, and Toner
Chapter 8 – Printing Processes
Chapter 9 – Postpress and Finishing
Chapter 10 – The Power of Packaging
Chapter 11 – Embellishment
Chapter 12 – Best Practices / Industry Standards
Chapter 13 – Printing and the Digital World
Conclusion – Epilogue