"The starting point for those who choose CD-ROM titles". New Edition The authoritative source on more than 11,500 of the world's consumer and professional CDs on every topic, this guide includes full descriptions of CD titles, key subjects covered, computer specifications, price, publisher, multimedia content and more. Also listed is contact information for 3,900 publishing and distribution companies. CD-ROMs in Print 1997 consists of a CD-ROM title directory, a companies directory and support indexes. Each complete entry contains title, related companies, hardware/software requirements, pricing and subscription information, description of data on the disc, subject terms, audience level, previous/alternate titles and more. Full contact address and profile information for companies mentioned in the title directory, including the year the CD-ROM program began and a list of published CD-ROM titles, is also provided. All available formats are conveniently listed. An activity index indicates each company's involvement in eleven areas of activity in the CD-ROM market, and a geographical index consists of a listing of companies by country internationally, and by state within the U.S. Separate indexes are included for multimedia, Macintosh and electronic book/alternate format titles. Identifying the target audience of each CD product is the audience level index and a subject index which classifies them under approximately 200 different terms.

Printers nowadays are having to learn new technologies if they are to remain competitive. This innovative, practical manual is specifically designed to cater to these training demands. Written by an expert in the field, the Handbook is unique in covering the entire spectrum of modern print media production. Despite its comprehensive treatment, it remains an easy-to-use, single-volume reference, with all the information clearly structured and readily retrievable. The author covers both traditional as well as computer-aided technologies in all stages of production, as well as electronic media and multimedia. He also deals with training, research, strategies and trends, showing readers how to implement the latest methods. With 1,200 pages, containing 1,500 illustrations - over half in colour - the Handbook conveys the current state of technology together with its specific terminology. The accompanying CD-ROM includes the entire manual in fully searchable form, plus additional software tools. Invaluable information for both beginners and "old hands" in printing works, publishing houses, trade associations, the graphics industry, and their suppliers.