Butcher's Copy-editing Link

: Establishes ground rules for house style, consistency, and how to mark typescripts for designers and typesetters.

is a classic reference guide for editors, authors, and publishers, widely considered a "master class" in the editorial arts. First published in 1975 by Judith Butcher , the current 4th edition (2006) was revised by Caroline Drake and Maureen Leach to address digital publishing and modern technology. Key Features of the Handbook

: Covers the transition from author typescript to printed page, acting as the essential link between authors and production.

The 4th edition is a 558-page textbook available from Cambridge University Press and various retailers:

: Offers specific advice for complex materials, such as law books , science and mathematics, and multi-author works. Core Philosophy of a "Good Copy-editor"