Adobe Illustrator CS2 Revealed (Paperback)

~ Chris Botello (Author)

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Product Description

Written for beginner-to-intermediate level Illustrator users, "Adobe Illustrator CS2 Revealed" provides coverage of introductory through advanced features of the latest version of Illustrator. Following a unique style that caters towards beginners, "Adobe Illustrator CS2 Revealed" provides step-by-step tutorials to teach the skills needed to master the Illustrator software. Featuring a user-friendly design and easy-to-follow instructions, it provides detailed coverage of the software through design projects such as drawing with symbols, creating 3D objects, and preparing a document for prepress and printing--putting concepts and skills into a real-world context.

About the Author

Chris Botello is a Photoshop artist based in Los Angeles, where he works as a retoucher and finisher on movie posters and other entertainment industry campaigns. He has written many best-selling Adobe Creative Suite design books and is also the co-author of YOUTUBE FOR DUMMIES, published in Summer 2007. Chris began his graphic arts career as print production manager for PREMIERE magazine. He has designed movie posters for Miramax Films and served as art director for Microsoft's launch of sidewalk.com/boston.

Product Details

• Paperback: 552 pages
• Publisher: Course Technology PTR; 1 edition (April 29, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1592008240
• ISBN-13: 978-1592008247
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.3 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,092,701 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book for newbies, December 5, 2005

By	Mary Roach "Lady Bug" (Chula Vista, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I've never used Illustrator before, my background is as a programmer for business applications, but now that I'm retired, I'm indulging my budding love for graphic design. I bought the whole CS2 bundle, LOVE IT, but of course it's very complicated, especially if you're just getting into graphic design. This book is a great place to start. This particular edition is MUCH cheaper than the deluxe edition, because all the graphics are reproduced in black & white. For me, the only chapter where that made a significant difference is, no surprise, the chapter on color, but I think that will be a subjective judgment you'll need to make for yourself. In addition to learning the basics of using Illustrator, the book also addresses some of the integration with the other programs in the suite, which I found to be very useful. Loved it!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Thorough book but cheap glue, January 19, 2007

By	Kiper Müfit "TomeViper" - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Let me first make it clear that I like this book. It is well structured and very good for the Illustrator newcomer. It touches almost all areas that you can use Illustrator for through short examples complete with illustrative pictures. Chris Botello has done a good job on this book and that is why I got so upset when it started to fall apart just one week after I first opened it! The glue that holds it all together just dried up and now I have a cover filled with loose pages!

If that hadn't happened I'd give this book a 4 but now it is more of a weak 3.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars From Zero to Hero, February 19, 2006

By	Asaf Bochman - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I bought this book because I have been using Photoshop for several years but have never even opened up Illustrator. This book is amazing. I read it with ease understanding pretty much everything the first time around. Even without a knowledge in Photoshop anyone who seeks an understanding of Illustrator MUST READ THIS BOOK. The author makes it so simple to understand and yet displays the powerful features and ease of use with simple yet informative excercises. His method is simple. Give a lesson, do an exercise. Teachers of all subjects should read this book for an understanding of how to teach.