Publisher's Synopsis
Getting started with Illustrator -- Creating text and gradients -- Drawing and composing an illustration -- Transforming and distorting objects -- Working with layers -- Working with patterns and brushes -- Working with distortion, gradient meshes, envelopes, and blends -- Working with transparency, live color, effects, and graphic styles -- Creating graphs in Illustrator -- Drawing with symbols -- Creating 3D objects -- Preparing a document for prepress and printing -- Preparing graphics for the Web -- Certification grid -- Data files list -- Glossary.