roductoin managers perform the classic functions of management: planning, organizing, directing, and controlling. They also have to keep up with changing technology, monitor costs, and meet budgets. The five most common are inadequate planning and preparation, production, prepass and printing, and distribution. There are four important concepts when selecting type: readability, appropriateness, harmony or appearance, and emphasis. A key is copy casting, knowing ow to fit type into a particular space in a layout