Exploring Illustrator Cs

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Summary: Exploring Illustrator CS
Review: A review of Exploring Illustrator CS
Overall, I found this to be a very good exercise book for solving technical
problems on Illustrator CS. The step-by-step instructions are clear and easy to
follow. Also, the book is well organized and nicely illustrated. My only
nitpick, is that the book could used more color-illustrated pages to demonstrate
the color palette. I also found the companion CD to be very useful. On whole, I
highly recommend this book to any student who wants a good introduction for
learning Illustrator.

Rating:
Summary: Exploring Illustrator CS
Review: A review of Exploring Illustrator CS
Overall, I found this to be a very good exercise book for solving technical
problems on Illustrator CS. The step-by-step instructions are clear and easy to
follow. Also, the book is well organized and nicely illustrated. My only
nitpick, is that the book could used more color-illustrated pages to demonstrate
the color palette. I also found the companion CD to be very useful. On whole, I
highly recommend this book to any student who wants a good introduction for
learning Illustrator.

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Summary: The best teaching tool for Illustrator CS
Review: Annesa's book is a step-by-step book aimed at the Illustrator newbie that doesn't assume some esoteric knowledge of the product. For example, in another Illustrator book, it told me how to create a Template Layer but didn't bother explaining how to work with it. I was lost and a bit miffed! From the first chapter, of Annesa's book you get your feet wet and have a feeling of competency by the time you've finished. Unheard of in most training books. Great CD, too, with lessons and a CAD demo program.

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Summary: Most specific and gets to the point, quickly!
Review: Rather than elaborate on long drawn out details,"Exploring Illustrator" by Annesa Hartman immediately gets right to the point with specific "helpful" information. The book dosen't bore you with a lot of jargon before focusing on what you are really interested in learning.

Rating:
Summary: Most specific and gets to the point, quickly!
Review: Rather than elaborate on long drawn out details,"Exploring Illustrator" by Annesa Hartman immediately gets right to the point with specific "helpful" information. The book dosen't bore you with a lot of jargon before focusing on what you are really interested in learning.

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Summary: just right
Review: The contents of this book was perfectly organized and explained for my technical development needs. Although I have a good deal of experience in a professional capacity with developing digital materials, I do not consider myself as especially artistically inclined or technically intuitive. Without being condescending and without any unnecessary handholding, Hartman has set up an engaging process to become comfortable and skilled with Illustrator. It's conveniently developed for the reader to work sequencially at his or her own pace or move around based on personal background knowledge and interest. The "look" of the book is appealing, and I really appreciated the warm and personable writing tone used by the author.