Illustrator CS2

Illustrator is a powerful tool with the potential to intimidate, but in this comprehensive guide Adobe product manger Ted Alspach reveals the secrets so readers can harness the amazing power of Illustrator. This totally rewritten Bible includes new chapters on exciting new Illustrator CS2 features. It also includes a special chapter on “What’s new in Illustrator.” Part I on Illustrator Basics will introduce readers to the Illustrator interface and the ABCs of working with Illustrator documents. Part 2 on Putting Illustrator to Work shows readers how to manipulate type, distort artwork, and apply strokes and fills. Part 3 on Mastering Illustrator explains transparency, how to work in 3D and how to use styles, effects, and filters. Finally, Part 4 shows readers how to output their work. 

• This comprehensive reference shows readers how to maximize the amazing power of Illustrator
• Written by Adobe insider and product manager, Ted Alspach.
• Begins with an introduction to the Illustrator interface and then goes on to explore how to manipulate type, distort artwork, apply strokes and fills, work in 3D, and use styles, effects, and filters
• Totally rewritten, it includes new chapters on exciting Illustrator features such as Live Trace, Live Paint, and Adobe Bridge as well as a special chapter covering what’s new in Illustrator
• Features a 16-page, full-color insert highlighting cutting-edge work by Illustrator artists
• Includes in-depth coverage on using Illustrator for Web graphics as well as print