Illustrator

Adobe Illustrator CS5 One-On-One provides a comprehensive and engaging introduction to the unique world of Adobe Illustrator.

Learning Illustrator can be a challenge for those who are used to Photoshop, but those looking to get accustomed to Adobe’s vector graphics package need look no further than Adobe Illustrator CS5 One-on-One. At nearly 500 pages, Illustrator One-on-One covers all of AI CS5’s core features, from starting a new file, to using Illustrator’s diverse toolset, all the way to preparing artwork for print. Illustrator is more than just the pen tool, and One-on-One provides an excellent introduction to dynamic effects, gradient mesh, and OpenType, among other features.

Adobe Illustrator CS4 WOW is way beyond the basics.  It is eye candy for any designer or vector illustrator regardless if they are a beginner or advance user. It is packed full of tips and techniques including step-by-step instructions that will have you mastering skills in lightning speeds!

Particularly interesting, is Chapter 2, "Zen of Illustrator" the instructions on the "finger dance".  I agree, once an illustrator masters this technique ... every skill, shortcut and exercise will be easier and faster from that point forward.  (This skill is especially important for someone using A.I to produce vector files in a fast-past, deadline-orientated work environment.)  

I've been using Adobe Illustrator for about ten years. When I'm designing a logo, Illustrator is my application of choice. For my money, if you can't build a logo that can be blown up as big a a billboard without jagged edges, you ain't got squat. Flexibility is the bottom line and only a vector graphic affords that flexibility.