CorelDRAW(R) 11: The Official Guide (Paperback)

by Steve Bain (Author) "Whether you've recently upgraded to CorelDRAW 11 or you're a brand-new user, it helps to know what's new and different from past versions..." (more)
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Product Description
This officially authorized resource explains how to master a variety of illustration techniques and contains all the support information you'll need to maximize the capabilities of CorelDRAW. You'll learn from an award-winning artist through easy-to-follow tutorials and examples.

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The Only Authorized Reference on CorelDRAW 11!

Delve into the awesome features and functionality of CorelDRAW 11 with guidance from expert author Steve Bain. Get hundreds of tips and tricks that will help you not only learn this application, but masterfully use it to create beautiful artwork. Includes full coverage of drawing shapes, using object tools and layers, working with text and digital images, creating animations, and more. Packed with both how-to techniques and product reference for more detailed learning, CorelDRAW 11: The Official Guide will show you why half a million illustrators, designers, and draftspeople rely on CorelDRAW to produce eye-catching graphic images for print and Web.

Inside, quickly learn to master the tools and features of CorelDRAW!

• Instantly access hundreds of tips and techniques from award-winning CorelDRAW guru Steve Bain
• Customize the user interface to access your favorite tools more quickly and easily
• Make quick references using the included eight-page shortcuts guide
• See the results of various lens and transparency effects with full-color insert
• Learn to harness the power of exciting effects such as blends, contours, distortions, and drop shadows
• Create animations and use Web-related document properties
• Write text to paths and objects, and support text in multiple languages
• Use bitmap commands, vector drawing tools, effect presets, and more

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Product Details

• Paperback: 827 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Osborne Media; 1 edition (August 16, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 007222603X
• ISBN-13: 978-0072226034
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.3 x 2.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #791,143 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent manual for the novice or expert!, August 31, 2003

By	"onyxglobalproducts" (New York) - See all my reviews

This book is an excellent manual for understanding the logistical operations of CorelDraw 11. It is written with a tone geared towards one who has never used this program before yet does not lack in expanded intricacies of operations.

An experienced user can flip through the section needed to learn shortcuts and streamline processes, while the novice can start from page 1 and treat it as a tutorial.

This book makes a great addition to the library of anyone who uses CorelDraw 11.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hallelujah !, August 26, 2003

By	"algonquin2" (Toronto, Ontario) - See all my reviews

I couldn't help the religious reference since this book has quickly become my new Bible. I have been a loyal follower of "The Official Guides" and "CorelDRAW 11" has lived up to my expectations, if not exceeded them in many respects.

This book was a pleasant surprise, despite being a totally comprehensive resource tool, close to 800 pages, it's written in a no nonsense, straight to the point style. How rare is that these days ? I found it concise, well written, with great illustrations and literally hundreds of useful tips and workarounds. It's also got plenty of "how-tos", and covers every aspect of the program in detail (including VBA scripts) in very easy-to-grasp terms. Also included are a complete shortcuts guide, downloadable web resource files, and invaluable hidden program functionality.

A huge bonus for me was that it covers both the Mac & PC releases - yeah ! I also found the sections on Text, 3D, and Animations particularly helpful.

Coreldraw is a great program and this is a great book - total quality from start to finish !

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars WOW! You won't be sorry you got this book, April 8, 2005

By	T Bear (Canada) - See all my reviews

If you are a new or old user of Corel Draw, and you have just up-graded to Corel Draw 11, this is the book to learn from. With it's 800 pages to go through you will find every thing you need to know to get you up and designing in no time. Steve Bain has done a great job of writing this book, so even the new user can under stand how the tools work and what there for. It is a little pricey, but it is worth every cent. If your going to learn this programe, I would recomand this book to be the first one you get and it may be the last one you need to teach you about Corel Draw 11. I have not needed any other book but this one to learn the programe. I keep it by my computer and use it almost every time I'm using Corel Draw 11.