The Page Layout Camp

Workflows based around page layout software are the dominant model for lower-level textbooks, magazines, and for other material with a high degree of graphic design.

• Historically, most textbook publishers have been locked in to proprietary math solutions.
• For several years, there has been increasing pressure for XML and Word import/export capabilities.
• Accessibility has been driving demand for electronic texts.
• Companion web sites and ancillary materials are significant.