colophon

[US]/ˈkɒləfən/
[UK]/ˈkɑːləfən/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.an inscription at the end of a book; a page that contains publication details
Word Forms
Pluralcolophons

Phrases & Collocations

printing colophon

book colophon

colophon page

digital colophon

colophon text

colophon details

publisher colophon

colophon information

historical colophon

colophon notes

Example Sentences

the colophon at the end of the book provides important publication details.

many readers appreciate the colophon for its insights into the printing process.

the colophon includes the names of the authors and illustrators.

in ancient manuscripts, the colophon often contained the scribe's signature.

publishers often place the colophon on the last page of a book.

the colophon serves as a historical record of the book's production.

some collectors seek out editions with elaborate colophons.

the colophon can reveal the printing techniques used in the book.

he added a personal touch to the colophon by including a quote.

the colophon is often overlooked but contains valuable information.

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