Illustrator CS2 How-Tos is a highly focused survey of the one-hundred most essential things anyone needs to know to use Illustrator CS2. Folks new to Illustrator will find clear, basic, easy-to-understand explanations of the techniques, tools, and tricks they need to quickly become productive with Illustrator. Experienced users will find a handy reference with insights, tips, and shortcuts that will help even experts be more productive.

Illustrator CS2 How-Tos was written specifically for CS2, and integrates the important new features of Illustrator CS2, including Live Paint, Live Trace, new Type format features, and helpful new interface innovations. Written by veteran illustrators David Karlins and Bruce K. Hopkins, Illustrator CS2 How Tos breaks down confusing concepts and clearly explains and illustrates how to master the challenges of drawing and editing vector paths.

* Demystifies the process of creating and editing vector artwork

* Covers new Illustrator features: Live Paint, Live Trace, Type formatting, and the Control Palette

* Includes survival tips and tricks that will guide new illustrators through the program, and provide time-saving tricks for Illustrator veterans.

About author:

David Karlins is a FrontPage Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) and instructor, and co-author with David Elderbrock of the FrontPage 2000 Bible. His other recent books include Teach Yourself FrontPage 98 in a Week, Create FrontPage Web Pages ina Weekend, Wild Web Graphics with Microsoft Image Composer, and Teach Yourself CorelDRAW 9 in 24 Hours.

Bruce K. Hopkins has been a professional illustrator for a decade, creating everything from fine art to technical drawings.