Abstract
Advances in graphics-oriented personal computers, software, and printers now make it possible for nearly anyone with a little practice to produce camera-ready, type-set quality materials for journals and books, permitting publication at greatly reduced cost. Many types of archaeological graphics, including maps, plans, and profiles, can easily be composed and integrated with text directly on the computer. While it is still most practical to prepare the mechanicals for certain fine drawings and photographic half-tones at least partially by hand, the process is greatly eased by modern page-layout software. The amount of paste-up necessary, even for a complex, profusely illustrated archaeological monograph, is minimal. Finally, inexpensive, dedicated software can reduce the time needed to prepare an index for a major monograph from about three weeks to three days, which should make this valuable feature a mandatory addition.
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