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Overprinting: Printing an image over an area that has already been printed. Overprinting is what allows process printing to create the whole spectrum of colors using only process colors. Overprinting also allows for the creation of rich black.

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A binding method using fast drying glues to hold the pages together and affix the cover along the spine. The final piece has a squared off spine.