Real World Adobe® Illustrator® 10 [Paperback]

Deke McClelland (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0201776308 | ISBN-13: 978-0201776300 | Publication Date: March 29, 2002 | Edition: 1

Entertaining, up-to-date, and comprehensive, Real World AdobeIllustrator 10 is the definitive, everything-you-need-to-know guide tothe world's leading vector-based illustration program. Go under the hood ofIllustrator 10 with veteran author Deke McClelland, as he covers every tooland feature--and shares his hard-won tips and shortcuts each step of theway.

Written expressly for designers and artists who use Illustrator on the job,the book's industrial-strength production techniques give you new andconcrete solutions for streamlining your work and conquering commonIllustrator dilemmas. Thoroughly updated for Illustrator 10, this editionincludes insightful how-tos on new symbols and slicing options for Webgraphics; enveloping, warping, and liquefying distortion tools; anddynamic, data-driven graphics.

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From the Back Cover

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Adobe Illustrator is used by over one million graphics and Web professionals to create, design, and layout publications for print and the Web. Users rely on its layered work environment and vector-drawing tools to achieve superior results with logos, advertisements, technical, and fine arts illustrations.

Entertaining, up-to-date and comprehensive, Real World Adobe Illustrator 10 is the definitive guide to learning industrial-strength techniques using Adobe Illustrator. Author, Deke McClelland, covers every tool and feature in Illustrator, providing helpful tips and hints throughout. Dozens of step-by-step techniques are provided and thoroughly illustrated. This edition has been fully updated for Illustrator 10, and includes information on using Illustrator to produce Web graphics, with special focus on animated GIF, JPEG, Flash, and LiveMotion formats.

About the Author

Deke McClelland is the best-selling author of more than 50 books on computer graphics and desktop publishing, including Real World Adobe Illustrator 9, Macworld Photoshop 5 Bible, Photoshop Studio Secrets, and The Freehand 8 Bible.

Product Details

• Paperback: 940 pages
• Publisher: Peachpit Press; 1 edition (March 29, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0201776308
• ISBN-13: 978-0201776300
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.1 x 1.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,676,303 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Ultimate Guide for Adobe® Illustrator 10 users!, May 11, 2002

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John R. Boyd (Broomfield, CO USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Real World Adobe® Illustrator® 10 (Paperback)

Whether you are brand new to Illustrator, or an experienced user, you won't be disappointed! Deke has a way of writing and explaining in everyday common language, making it extremely easy to understand and follow along. I have purchased many titles written by Deke and have never been disappointed. Each book I have purchased has taught me many new and exciting ways of using Illustrator in my graphics design business. You don't have to be a graphic designer to appreciate the knowledge Deke has of the program. You will be impressed with the many tips and tricks he reveals. BUY IT! You won't regret it!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Helpful for people like me., February 29, 2004

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TheReviewer "TheReviewer" (United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Real World Adobe® Illustrator® 10 (Paperback)

I wanted to learn how to use this program so I can do digital art, and web design. I'm a traditional artist, and I found illustrator to be extremely confusing, especially since I'm not 100% computer literate like the IT snobs. This book helped me with the program and with understanding computers in general. Its as basic as you need it to be, and you can easily skip parts you already know about, since it is divided into very clear and logical sections.

I highly recommend this book... adobe illustrator is a very powerful program and I can't imagine anyone knowing how to use everything in there without a guide.

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Real World fexplained for real people, January 10, 2003

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"flobommarito" (Florissant, MO United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Real World Adobe® Illustrator® 10 (Paperback)

Deke McClelland has a style of writing that is informative, interesting and humorous. His examples are simplistic for several reasons. Having been an instructor for 14 years, I have discovered if the project is too magnificent or glamorous, the student becomes intimidated and gives up. If you can teach them something simplistic then you have given them knowledge to build upon, besides if you cannot do simplistic forget complicated. As for the comments about his humor, I have discovered that this is an attempt more to break up monotony and to actually help you retain the knowledge. Deke is not attempting to be a comedian; he is using his style to effectively educate. He is one of the few software experts that do not put me to sleep in 20 minutes or less. I actually stay awake and consume the knowledge.
I highly recommend this book.