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Real World Illustrator 8 (2nd Edition)
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by Deke McClelland and Daniel McClelland
Sales Rank: 1285759
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Paperback: 832 pages
Publisher: Peachpit Press; 2nd edition November 25, 1998
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0201353873
ISBN-13: 978-0201353877
Product Dimensions:
9 x 7.1 x 1.7 inches
Shipping Weight: 2.9 pounds
Product Review
Hands-on instruction makes this a highly valuable and practical guide to Illustrator 8. Users of all levels of expertise, whether working on the Windows or Macintosh platform, can put Illustrator to work right away.
There's a substantial introduction to the program at the beginning. Author Deke McClelland helps you create simple drawings using points, precision curves, normal text, customized type treatment, and graphs. Next, you learn how to make advanced, customized images by modifying and combining paths; using schematic tools such as rulers, guides, and grids; applying transformations and special effects; and creating and modifying raster graphics. Finally, you learn all about color in Illustrator, from working with color models to creating gradations and other fills; using Strokes, Brushes, Blends, Masks, and Special Inks; and creating the best printed output possible. An appendix provides keyboard shortcuts for the current version and past two versions of Illustrator, as well as an overview of Illustrator's Actions feature. --Kathleen Caster
Book Description
Graphics and multimedia professionals everywhere know that Adobe Illustrator is one of the most powerful tools available for illustrating and designing publications for print or the Web. They rely on its layered work environment and vector-drawing tools to achieve superior results with logos, advertisements, technical and fine arts illustrations, and more. Real World Illustrator 8 is the no-nonsense, rolled-up-sleeves approach to Illustrator. The revised edition of our best-selling book teaches essential techniques, from basic to amazing, telling you not only how, but also why and when to use them. Written by an award-winning author, presented clearly and loaded with helpful graphics, it will have you creating professional-quality illustrations in no time. Newest edition of this best-selling book. Up-to-date information on every tool and feature of Illustrator 8 Written by an award-winning author of more than 30 books on computer graphics and desktop publishing.
Customer Reviews & Comments
Thirty nine pages of this 832 page book comprise the index; I didn't read that. I read the rest of the book; all of it. Every golden word that issued forth from author Deke McClelland's clever mind. Yes, at times, my eyes glazed over, my mind skipped a beat and there was some missing time. I've had dreams about that. I 'bit the bullet' four years ago with Adobe Photoshop and bought and read one of those three inch books. The type of book that carefully explains how molecules interact in Photoshop. That did the trick for me and I have never regretted it since. Photoshop is now my friend. I put it off and put it off, but the day came when it was time to find a three inch book for Adobe Illustrator. Deke's book "Real World Illustrator 8" is the book I chose. Am I glad I did. What can I say about Deke? I've never met him; or her. He knows Illustrator very well or knows someone in Adobe who does. Deke can and does get the message across in a quick, clear and fun manner. He covers it all and then some. Most of all - I learned Illustrator once and for all! The book will be a constant companion for some time to come. It is arranged in a logical and useful way to both learn from and use in future projects. You can't go wrong buying this book. Some things I'd like to see added or changed are: - A bit more than two and one half pages on Gradient Mesh - A glossary of terms - Treat Windows keystrokes equally It was no big deal to quickly change the Mac keystrokes to the Windows control key or alt key. The world is changing and many of us serious digital artists using Adobe products are on Windows not Mac. I bet Adobe knows how many. Everyone may be surprised. In conclusion I would like to thank Deke McClelland for this book. It is a phenominal accomplishment. Thank you.
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