FreeHand¿ 8 Bible

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Summary: the macromedia user's manual was better
Review: Deke has done it again. He gives excellent descriptions of every facet of FreeHand 8 - which even Illustrator users are starting to agree happens to be the best drawing program on the planet. He goes into great detail with his usual light-hearted manner that makes the book fun to read as well as informative. Newcomers and experienced FreeHand users will learn a lot from this Bible.

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Summary: Deke makes it easy
Review: I am impressed yet again with the comprehensive insight that the author has shown in this program. As a Freehand loyalist I'm amazed by the many features I never knew the program could do. These books are better than the manual because they are usually not on the same deadline as the software, resulting in fewer mistakes and he can mention competitors and comparisons to similar programs.

Looking forward to Freehand 9

Rating:
Summary: the macromedia user's manual was better
Review: If you need reference help, try FH8 for Windows and Macintosh: Visual QuickStart Guide which is easier to use and has better detail and presentation, and is half the cost. This book does have nice cover design, though.

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Summary: Complete Rehash of manual
Review: This book is not worth the paper it is printed on. It is a rehash of the manual and nothing more. There is nothing in here you can't get out of the help in Freehand. This book is 'obviously' committee written, with Deke adding a little "twinkle in your eye' for good measure......soley for the purpose of exploiting the people who desire to develop thier skills in FH8. This book will not help you. There is no technique whatsoever covered in this book. Just a plodding, time-consuming once over of the physical (virtual?) tools within Freehand, sans context.