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Title: Basics & features explained, great tips
Review: This book is an essential for getting the most out of this powerful program. The basics are explained simply and thoroughly and the most valuable tips as well as features new to Illustrator 8 are highlighted.Menus & dialog boxes are illustrated throughout, helping the user find the right buttons & settings. Well designed output samples show what is going on with each step, making the transition to the advanced features a smooth one.Some of the things I found most useful were detailed information on the use of Photoshop filters in Illustrator and extensive coverage of third party plug-ins. The chapter on type showed me some great new ideas.There is a color gallery in the middle of the book that shows off the fabulous potential of Illustrator 8. Most of this art is on the CD-ROM included with the book, as are a number of demos & plug-ins, some are only for the MAC.
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