Real World Adobe Illustrator CS

How do you define a serious Illustrator user? How about one whose workflow and production cycles depend on the vector graphics software to get the job done? If this describes you, you need this volume! Filled with the industrial-strength techniques and best practices you need to get up to speed fast on Illustrator cs without missing a beat in your production workflow, this volume is the definitive reference for the serious Illustrator user. After making your way through an initial section that gets you ramped up and ready to work with Illustrator cs, you'll find a thoroughly updated volume that offers insightful step-by-step how-to?s on using Illustrator's symbols and slicing options for Web graphics; employing the new Enveloping, Warping, and Liquefying Distortion tools; and creating dynamic, data-driven graphics. You'll also find task-based tutorials on creating type, symbols, and graphs; color and effects; and Web graphics. Copious illustrations, vital sidebar discussions, and an inspiring and spectacular four-color gallery round out the package.