Illustrator CS2 Bible - Softcover

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Ted Alspach is the author of many books on desktop publishing and graphics, as well as hundreds of articles on related topics, including Illustrator 7 Studio Secrets, Illustrator 7 Bible, Photoshop Complete, Kai's Power Tools Studio Secrets, and Illustrator Filter Finesse. He is a contributing editor to Adobe Magazine. Brian Underdahl is the author of 70 books on many different, mostly computer-related topics. His books have won several awards including the Referenceware Excellence Award 2003, which was awarded at the Waterside Berkeley Publishing Conference for the best book in the Graphic Design and Multimedia category.

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If Illustrator CS2 can do it, you can do it too ...

With its array of enhancements, Adobe Illustrator CS2 has made this quintessential artist's tool even more indispensable. This comprehensive guidebook has been updated to help you take advantage of every one. Part 1 introduces each new element and walks you through Illustrator basics. Parts 2 and 3 take you deeper into mastery of Illustrator, while Part 4 tells you all you need to know about outputting your work.

Inside, you'll find complete coverage of Illustrator CS2

• Explore the flexibility and intuitive functionality of the new Live Paint tool
• Convert bitmap images into vector-based artwork with amazing ease and accuracy using Live Trace
• Use the Control palette to easily locate common settings for selected objects
• Work with Photoshop® layer comps directly inside Illustrator CS2
• Become more efficient by setting up and saving custom desktop layouts for the way you work
• Browse and select files in all Adobe-supported formats using the Bridge application
• Generate more accurate vector graphics and spot-color separations with spot-color raster and SVG 1.1 support
• Achieve greater control over text handling and the use of paths