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Summary: Despite this book, I learned how to use Illustrator
Review: Since this was the only book I had found that was small enough and compact to read while travelling, I figured I'd buy it. After reading and studying all the chapters in the first part, I discovered that I didn't know much more than when I started. How utterly disappointing.I evenutally learned to use and love Illustrator, but not because of the book, but because of using Illustrator for 5 months at work! To say it quite simply, the book is TERRIBLE for the actual content and examples. Furthermore, the majority of steps towards the end of the book not only had some errors in the processes but they didn't even come close to the actual way Illustrator works. Also, the book seems to have been made directly from the previous version (I saw a copy at the bookstar nearby)! For the price you pay for this book, it's not worth it, but then again, you get Illustrator online help for free! I bought this book with the intention of getting a feel for what Illustrator was about, but I was wrong. All-in-all, I don't recommend this book if you plan on using Illustrator for anything more than text on a path.
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Summary: Quickstart? Maybe a different title is more appropriate
Review: This book is quite long, has lackluster coverage of major 9.0 features, and has several errors. I found myself trying to use it as a reference guide becuase of the size, but digging around for any useful information was almost always futile. Other books in this series seem to be tighter and more coherent than this overlong book.
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Summary: Waste of money
Review: This book is the worst tutorial Illustrator book out there. It doesn't explain how or why. Not a good book for those new to Illustrator like I am.
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Summary: The worst book I could have purchased....
Review: Unclear, unorganized, and a complete waste of time.
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