colophon

Definition 1

Printer's logo or symbol printed on the title page and on the spine of a book as an identification device.

Definition 2

Statement about the printer (sometimes also about other people involved in the production) printed on the last page of a book after the text. From the Greek 'kolophon,' finishing touch. See also imprint.


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