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Illustrator 9 Bible | 
 enlarge | Authors: Ted Alspach, Kelly L. Murdock
Creator: Pierre E. Bézier
Publisher: Wiley
Category: Book
List Price: $44.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  18 reviews
Sales Rank: 350350
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 805
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 7.4 x 1.7
ISBN: 0764534297
Dewey Decimal Number: 006.6869
UPC: 785555023444
EAN: 9780764534294
ASIN: 0764534297
Publication Date: December 15, 2000
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Product Description
The Illustrator Bible has always been considered the premier reference work on Adobe Illustrator, and this edition is no exception. In fact, thanks to the author's current position as Illustrator Product Manager at Adobe Systems, this particular update has more information on using Illustrator than any previous version. The author's unlimited access to the engineers, testers, and UI designers of the product ensures that the Illustrator 9 Bible will remain the definitive guide to Adobe Illustrator.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 13 more reviews...
 An answer to a daily prayer... January 3, 2003
I am still learning and working in 9.0 and I use this book daily to really accelerate my learning curve. I have other books that show me pretty pictures for inspiration, but this book has worked very well for me.
 NOT for the beginner September 11, 2002
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I am about half way into this book and it's driving my crazy. Thank god that I already know Photoshop 'cause otherwise I'd be lost. The book is badly organized, making references to tools that aren't introduced until 200 pages later, it lacks illustrations and clear examples and I've found several errors so far. It is repetitive in some ways which makes it boring to read. There has to be a better book out there.
 One of few good Illustrator books August 23, 2001
10 out of 13 found this review helpful
I spent the last 3 weeks with this book working through it page by page, and agree with readers who both praised the book for its comprehensiveness and how its presentation was at times confusing. I would go so far as to say that some examples were downright frustrating by their lack of clear explanation. But this was the exception rather than the rule. If you're new to Illustrator (Photoshop experience will help), this book will take you to the point where you feel somewhat proficient if you work through the many examples.
 Steep learning curve: Be prepared for confusion.... at first May 25, 2001
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
While I find this book to be one of the most informative books around on AI9 it has a few shortfalls. For one, it shouldn't use a word to describe itself!! This is one of my biggest peeves with this book in the earlier chapters. AI9 tools should be described in plain english. If your learning this for the first time be prepared to be a bit confused for a while. Second, many of the examples in the book are NOT clearly illustrated (how ironic) and last but certainly not least, some of the "step by step" examples should be made much easier to follow in the beginning of the book. For those that have some knowledge of AI9 or plan on doing this professionally, this is a must own!! Hopefully they will bring back the "disk included" for the next version. It is much easier to learn WITH the disk!! P.S. How about some more color for an illustration book.
A keeper April 5, 2001
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I found this book to be well-constructed and full of informative, helpful and practical examples for the novice and a great reference for the experienced. The book takes the user from a "WHAT IS a vector?" level to the more advanced "JUST GIVE ME THE MEAT" level. From the very minute I opened the book I was able to start drawing. I have created a set of basic drawings that has allowed me to win several new clients. My next step is to design an full color brochure that maximizes my illustration and design effectiveness. This will be a treasured and well-used book in my personal library for a very long time....
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