Half Title (Noun)
Meaning
A first page of some books displaying only the title of the book.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The half-title page was designed with a simple font to match the book's understated theme.
- Many collectors consider the half-title page to be a crucial element in the overall aesthetic of the book.
- The author's name was not included on the half-title page, which only displayed the title of the novel in bold letters.
- The half-title page was a blank page with the title, "The Great Adventure", embossed in gold foil.
- Designers often debate whether a half-title page adds or detracts from the overall visual appeal of a book's first page.