Illustrator CS5 bible
By: Ted Alspach
Publisher: Wiley Pub.
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Indianapolis, IN
Language: eng
Number of pages: 710
ISBN-13: 9780470584750
Subjects: Adobe Illustrator (Computer file); Computer graphics; Adobe Illustrator (Computer software)
Other titles: Adobe Illustrator CS5 bible
Description: Introduces Adobe's Illustrator graphics program, providing the basics plus drawing and painting tips, and offers information on working with files and customization.
Notes: "16-page full color insert, showcases cutting-edge work by leading Illustrator artists"--Cover.

"Published simultaneously in Canada"--T.p. verso.

Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Illustrator basics: What's new in Illustrator CS5? ; Understanding Illustrator's desktop ; Working with Illustrator documents ; Understanding drawing and painting techniques ; Creating objects, graphs, and symbols ; Learning how to select and edit ; Understanding color, gradients, and mesh; title: Putting Illustrator to work: Using Illustrator to organize objects ; Working with type ; Using creative strokes and fills with patterns ; Applying transformations and distortions ; Using path blends, compound paths, and masks ; Using live trace ; Using live paint; title: Mastering Illustrator: Working with graphic styles and effects ; Creating 3-D in Illustrator ; Customizing and automating Illustrator; title: Getting art out of Illustrator: Understanding PostScript and printing ; Creating web graphics ; Illustrator workflow; title: Appendix: Shortcuts in Illustrator CS5.