- Paperback: 616 pages
- Publisher: Peachpit Press; 1 edition (Mar 18 2002)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 020177321X
- ISBN-13: 978-0201773217
- Product Dimensions: 22.8 x 17.9 x 3 cm
- Shipping Weight: 930 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
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- #22 in Books > Computers & Internet > Microsoft > Desktop Publishing
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- #46 in Books > Computers & Internet > Apple > Desktop Publishing
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The Illustrator 10 User Guide is shrink-wrapped. If you're looking for a more effective and enjoyable way to master Illustrator 10 leave it that way and get yourself a copy of Illustrator 10 for Windows and Macintosh Visual Quickstart Guide.
Unlike the User Guide, Illustrator 10 for Windows and Macintosh Visual Quickstart Guide is heavily populated with pictures. There are pictures of interface elements, toolbars, dialogue boxes and palettes, pictures showing the results of various processes, techniques and commands and diagrams that show you how to manipulate paths and anchor points. This profusion of pictures underpins the Visual Quickstart philosophy which is that it's easier to learn how to do something if you're shown how, rather than just told. If you like words there are plenty of those too and the Quickstart layout divides the page into two columns so that the pictures are there if you need them, without interrupting the flow.
Illustrator 10 for Windows and Macintosh Visual Quickstart Guide isn't a project-based book, each chapter explores one aspect of Illustrator's feature set using simple examples to demonstrate specific techniques. There's a small colour section in the centre which showcases the work of well-known Illustrator artists and includes examples of Nancy Stahl's beautiful poster art and Mark Stein's superb maps.
Illustrator 10 for Windows and Macintosh Visual Quickstart Guide will quickly set you on the path to acquiring the skills you need to produce work of a similar standard. You'll need to supply the talent, of course, but for further insight consider Sharon Steuer's Illustrator 10 Wow! Book. --Ken McMahon
From Library Journal
Virtual Classroom covers basic program features and techniques step by step, with helpful notes and shortcuts. Per the series, it also includes video lessons on a CD-ROM that show and expand on the techniques in the text. Adobe's official effort, Classroom in a Book starts with a quick tour of common functions and moves on to more detailed lessons on specific topics and techniques, such as creating web graphics and working with layers. The review questions and suggestions for further practice ending each chapter, as well as the CD's lesson art files, are useful self-study aids. QuickStart jumps right into the Illustrator interface, though it does so a bit messily at first. Other chapters, however, provide helpful illustrations and screen shots. This is better reference than self-study material readers can easily look up how to accomplish common tasks. Special Edition is more appropriate for intermediate to advanced users, spending extra time covering version 10's new features and advanced topics like dynamic data-driven graphics. Troubleshooting sections at the end of each chapter answer common questions. All of these titles are appropriate purchases for public libraries. Institutions owning version 9 guides should upgrade for coverage of 10's new features.
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
A Lifesaver,
By myoho guy (Northern California USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Illustrator 10 for Windows and Macintosh: Visual QuickStart Guide (Paperback)
I purchased this book last year when the company that I work for migrated to Illustrator from Freehand. As a graphics professional, I had used Macromedia Freehand almost exclusively for over 10 years and had very sketchy experience using Illustrator. Since the company was not going to pay for us Freehand users to be re-trained in Illustrator, I looked around quickly for a reference that would fit my needs. I immediately thought of the Visual Quickstart series since I had had good expeiences in the past with some of their other guides. I'm very happy with my choice and am now up to a good level of expertise with Illustrator.
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A MUST HAVE,
By A Customer
This review is from: Illustrator 10 for Windows and Macintosh: Visual QuickStart Guide (Paperback)
This Visual Quick Start Guide Book is excellent. Easy to follow directions for anything that you want to do in Illustrator. Highly recommended for beginners, and experts too.
5.0 out of 5 stars
A good introductory manual,
By A Customer
This review is from: Illustrator 10 for Windows and Macintosh: Visual QuickStart Guide (Paperback)
Skip the manual and read this book instead. Text is appropriately detailed and clear. Many illustrations and examples. Overall, the book is a great introduction to the program and a good reference. However, this is not a step-by-step project guide or tutorial. Don't be fooled by the beautiful color illustrations in the middle of the book...this book won't make you an expert, only an advanced beginner.
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