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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 686.22544536
EAN: 9781418014322
ISBN: 141801432X
Label: Delmar Cengage Learning
Manufacturer: Delmar Cengage Learning
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 400
Publication Date: 2005-09-06
Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning
Studio: Delmar Cengage Learning
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Spotlight customer reviews:
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Summary: Not for beginners
Comment: I am currently using this book for an online InDesign class I am taking, and I have to say I really do not like it at all. I have no previous knowledge of InDesign and this book has managed to make me dread doing the work. It is very confusing. One example is the book does not explain the measurement system until the middle of chapter 2 and yet, there are several projects in chapter 1 that you need to know how to set a certain size margin. This seemingly simple task turned into an all out panic session--trying to figure out the point and pica systems and convert it to inches with no knowledge of how to go about doing it. In every chapter, I spend more time trying to figure out stuff on my own than I spend applying what I've learned. Another thing, the writer does not spend enough time going back over information already learned. For example, Rydberg stresses the importance of learning shortcuts, yet might only tell you how to do it once. There are step-by-step instructions; however, half of the time he'll only tell you what the outcome should be and will fail to tell you how to go about doing it. It's not like Classroom-in-a-Book where they give you detailed step-by-step instructions every single project you work on. This book is not for people who have little patience, have no knowledge of InDesign, and don't feel like wasting time trying to figure it out.
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Summary: Not for Beginners
Comment: Can a book be TOO hands on and complicated? Reading it was like trying to read a medical manual. It's not so much filled with beginner's information and practical applications to help novices, but an in-depth, unnecessarily complex analysis into the world of InDesign. This book is great for people who already know how to use InDesign and want to hone their existing skills, but useless for beginners who just want to first learn the basics of HOW to use InDesign.
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Summary: Best Book for InDesign Beginner!
Comment: I've been determined to learn InDesign for the longest time. I've came across books after books but just thought they were too confusing. I was finally introduced to this one by my professor. This one is so easy to read. The chapters are well put together in a nice appropriate order. I cant see how someone doesnt learn InDesign through this book! The author even manage to teaches typography! (which will explain why you even need to know about kerning and tracking, etc. option on top) They're are projects and test at the end of the chapters that ensure that you will learn. They're are these "try this" examples throughout the books. Basically its very hands-on and that's a good thing. To learn something you literally have to try it right? So if you do everythign like it said I cant see why you wont learn InDesign.
But yeah I've sit in Barnes & Noble reading all the InDesign books they offer and went to libraries checking out different books there too and this is truly the best of them all! I am finally learning InDesign!
I dont normally write a reviews but seriously I've been searching the world for something that would teach me InDesign and now its such a relief.
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Summary: Wealth of Info!
Comment: I agree with the last reviewer...Terry did a wonderful job. I came from practically no page layout background and found this a great place to start. It isn't exhaustive in technical InDesign training, but makes up for that with lots of useful "real world" information that manuals don't cover. I highly recommend it to any beginner. Thanks Terry!
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Summary: Exploring In Design CS2 by Terry Rydberg
Comment: This an exceptionally well written book. I truly cannot say enough good things about it. Makes learning fun. Involves purpose and clarity with wit and humor. I love it. Thank you Ms. Rydberg, and keep up the good work!
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Editorial Reviews:
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In the real world, page layout projects don't come with directions and the "recipe book" approach of most software books does little to prepare designers for the demands of a highly competitive industry. Exploring InDesign CS2 takes a different approach. With an emphasis on typography and critical thinking, the book transforms the novice into a professional typesetter- one who is grounded in industry-standard design principles. In addition to gaining professional proficiency while using the new features of Adobe InDesign CS2, users learn to begin a project while visualizing the end design, to identify the project pitfalls and challenges, and to independently strategize the best production sequence. Chapters and projects are carefully ordered to move readers from basic operations to creating complex documents using multiple master pages and paragraph and character styles, with each chapter building upon the skills presented in the previous chapter. As in industry, the emphasis throughout is on productivity, including preplanning and utilizing keyboard shortcuts.
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