Computer Tips: For Artists, Designers, and Desktop Publishers [Paperback]

Scott Wills (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 17, 1997

A collection of techniques, shortcuts, work-arounds, and good advice for anyone who prepares desktop publications.

The newest reference in the practical TIPS series, Computer Tips focuses on specific computer-aided design and production tasks and issues for those who work on either the Macintosh or the PC platform for print or electronic publication. Among the topics covered are electronic file types and uses, workspace organization, font management, data compression and storage, working with Postscript, special effects, scanning and resolution, prepress, color calibration, modems, multimedia, and web site design, with emphasis on how to adapt traditional techniques and materials to digital use and use low-tech equipment for high-tech results. A glossary of essential terms and list of resources is included.

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About the Author

Scott Wills runs a graphic design business in Chicago.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company; 1st edition (September 17, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0393730204
• ISBN-13: 978-0393730203
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 9.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.1 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,774,599 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Most Helpful, January 20, 2010

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Kristin Murphy "KMD" (FRANKFORT, IL, US) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Computer Tips: For Artists, Designers, and Desktop Publishers (Paperback)

I purchased this book around the time it came out (1997). It has been my go-to guide for everything. I keep looking for a more current version from this author. If you are a designer, this is a valuable guide.