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 2 – The History of Printing

Chapter 4 – Print Industry Segments

Chapter 7 – Paper, Ink, and Toner

Chapter 8 – Printing Processes

Chapter 9 – Postpress and Finishing

Chapter 10 – The Power of Packaging

Chapter 11 – Embellishment

Conclusion – Epilogue