Product Description

While QuarkXPress has been the most–widely used page–layout program in the world, Adobe InDesign is rapidly gaining ground with better typography and transparency features, speedier performance, and more overall control. Learn InDesign now from respected InDesign and QuarkXPress expert Galen Gruman. He packs this book with real–world insights from publishing pros who use InDesign in critical projects, shows you the program′s innovative architecture and functionality, and tells you everything you need to know to get up to speed. Whether an experienced designer, a novice, or somewhere in between, you′ll find all the real–world tips and techniques you′re looking for in this comprehensive reference.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #174453 in Books
• Published on: 2007-06-22
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 1072 pages

Review
"It features plenty of helpful screenshots and tips to help you get the most from the package." (Twohundredby200, October 2007)

Review
"It features plenty of helpful screenshots and tips to help you get the most from the package." (Twohundredby200, October 2007)

From the Back Cover
Publish anything in print or online—here′s the whole story

Whether you′re designing a complete book, creating an eye–catching ad, or producing your own newsletter, InDesign can make the job easier and more professional. More than a software how–to, this essential reference guides you through the complete process of publishing a document from start to finish. If you′re a veteran of previous versions, here′s the fast track to every upgrade; if you′re a recent InDesign convert, everything you need to get going is right here.

• Develop stunning layouts using the new lighting effects

• Create flexible business documents with text variables, TOCs, and more

• Apply rich formatting to text and tables with enhanced style and typography tools

• Build Web pages and eBook files to refine in your Web editor

• Simplify workgroup operations with InCopy

Apply colors and gradients with quick and easy methods

Choose from a variety of effects to get exactly the right look

Manipulate text and images with expert attention to detail

Companion Web site
Visit www.indesigncentral.com for additional tools, updates, resources, tips, and more.

Customer Reviews

Not for the Novice
After getting this book and after reading various reviews I was looking forward to getting my teeth into InDesign CS3as I use it at work.
This book is not for the novice (Me).
It is very detailed in it's explanation of terms and is aligned at the user who has a good working knowledge of InDesign CS3 .
This is not for the feint hearted as it is a very thick book 988 pages.
I'm sure after 12 months I may be able to purchase this again and use the knowledge contained init to brush up my InDesign knowledge.
As for now, it has been returned as it is far too complex for me.
Other users may find it it great and give it 5 stars, me, 2 stars as it is too complicated and long winded.
Have bought InDesign CS3 Visual Quickstart Guise by Sandee Cohen (Easier, less detailed and a very good reference book).

Excellent coverage of InDesign, suitable for all
I am new to this software, however I am very familiar with other Adobe products. However, I think that this book would suit the expert who is unfamiliar with the techniques of InDesign, or for the novice.

The book has excellent coverage of the features in InDesign. It gives very helpful screen shots and good hints and tips.

I would recommend this book to anyone.

Indesign CS3 Bible Frustration
I bought this book after reading the reviews on this site and have come to the conclusion that they must have been planted by the publishers. Be warned of the following:
1. This book is not for beginners (me).
2. This book seems to contain inconsistencies, even in the quick start section (I have not been able to get past it).
3. You will not be able to read the quick start section and go to that job interview the next day and demonstrate an ability to use Indesign (as the book promises - I cancelled the interview).
4. The screenshots are almost entirely in poor quality b&w and you need to have 50/50 magnifying vision to see them - preferably with a high-powered light box!
5. That being said, if I ever do find a manual to teach me the basics, no doubt I will visit this massive volume from time to time for reference.