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Receive the typeset PDF from the vendor. Save it to the project folder under “Typesetting” and review:
Check copyright page to make sure all info is correct
Check TOC to make sure all content is present and in the correct order
Scan through the book to make sure the layout and organization match the Design Sample
Receive the typeset PDF feedback from the author(s). Save the file to the project folder and review:
All changes should be provided in the PDF markup (not via e-mail, Word doc, etc.)
Ensure all changes are clearly marked and make sense
Send the typeset PDF feedback to the vendor
Receive the final typeset PDF from the vendor. Save it to the project folder and review:
Check that all of the author’s previous changes were made correctly
Send the final typeset PDF to the author(s)*
This pass is ONLY to check previous changes--not to introduce new changes
Final typeset PDF approved (may have minimal corrections to send to the vendor)
Final interior files delivered from vendor. Save to project folder under “Final Files”
Should include the print PDF and all application files (InDesign, linked images, etc.)
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