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Karow, Peter – Visible Language, 1998
Presents a system to refine typographic fit in digitally composed documents. Describes strategies for paragraph-fit, page-fit, chapter-fit, and one-page-fit. Concludes that these new uses of microtypography increase speed and quality of document production and make reading easier. (PA)
Descriptors: Layout (Publications), Printed Materials, Readability, Reader Text Relationship

Lucke, Karsten – Visible Language, 1998
States that articles dealing with documents on demand tend to presume a static digital format such as a scanned page. Discusses a flexible document format subject to user specification based on particular reading needs or habits. Argues for digitally created masters which ensure access to old, rare, and out-of-print texts. (PA)
Descriptors: Layout (Publications), Printed Materials, Reader Text Relationship, Reading Habits