The Illustrator 8 Wow Book Author:Sharon Steuer, Sharon Steurer The Illustrator 8 Wow! Book is a beautiful, inspiring showcase of the best techniques using Illustrator 8's latest features including details on working with brushes and gradient mesh. Updated from the previous, best-selling edition, it's packed with lush, full-color images and tips on how the artists used Illustrator to create them. Clear, help... more »ful instructions and numerous sidebars guide the reader through Illustrator 8's highlights from the basics to sophisticated professional techniques. Adobe Illustrator, the most popular illustration software on the market, is a powerful tool for creating not only commercial logos and advertisements, but also fine art and technical illustrations. With its layered work environment and the ability to import bitmapped images from other programs, it takes computer illustration to another plane. Update of the book that has sold more than 50,000 copies worldwide. Covers all the new features of Illustrator 8, plus new tips and techniques. Includes Macintosh/Windows CD-ROM packed with additional special effects, printable charts, free clip art and fonts, an Adobe Illustrator 8 Tryout and a unique collection of custom Wow! Actions and Wow! Brushes.« less