The word “colophon” has two primary meanings:
1. In publishing and printing, a colophon is a statement at the end of a book or manuscript that provides details about its production, such as the publisher’s name, the type of paper used, the typeface, and sometimes the printing location and date.
2. Historically, in the context of ancient manuscripts, a colophon is a note written by the scribe or author, often found at the end of a work, which may include information about the work’s completion, the name of the author, and sometimes a prayer or dedication.
In both cases, colophons serve as a form of attribution and documentation of the work’s creation.
