Special Edition Using CorelDRAW 9 wastes no time in helping the reader get the most from Corel's vector drawing application!

Using CorelDRAW 9 starts, on the inside front cover, with a quick reference legend pointing to tips and tricks, and the first four pages are a glossy tear-out section of keyboard shortcuts.

There are chapters covering what's new in this version, as well as how the interface works and the basics of using the program, but the book really shines when delving into more complex topics. Chapter 17, "Working with Color Fills," or chapter 21, "Demystifying Lenses and Transparency," are the real standouts. An especially nice touch is the troubleshooting section at the end of each chapter.

Written by an experienced author and illustrator, the 1,000+ pages of this volume are well-structured and packed with the know-how of someone who uses the program every day. (Every two or three pages has a sidebar with a special tip on the subject at hand.) The author's depth of knowledge, the clear examples and illustrations, and the overall layout of this book really put it at the top of its category.

This is an outstanding volume for anyone either currently using CorelDRAW or wanting to.

Using CorelDRAW 9 offers chapters on the print engine, including previewing your Postscript documents before sending them off to the printer, and provides instruction on customizing the interface and keyboard shortcuts for your particular needs.

For the novice or prospective CorelDRAW user, the CD-ROM is full of project files from the book, as well as 50 royalty-free pictures and a host of other graphics. Additionally, there is a fully working trial version of CorelDRAW 9, good for 30 days after installation, so that those without the program can fully evaluate it before making the investment. --Mike Caputo

Book Description

A comprehensive guide to CorelDRAW 9 covering the basics of each function and focusing on the advanced features and power of the software. Many chapters contain step-by-step illustrations of techniques and tutorials as well as expert troubleshooting tips. As a complete CorelDRAW 9 reference, you see drawing tips and illustration techniques created by a master CorelDRAW user.

By following the full-color workshops, this book serves as a practical guide and teacher for years to come. Loaded with tips, tricks, and shortcuts, this book teaches illustration techniques while demystifying complex CorelDRAW features. Also covers color, print and Web issues.

Book Info

Designed to help novice CorelDRAW 9 users quickly get up to speed, with clear explanations, of its rich feature set. Provides invaluable shortcuts and power user techniques. Softcover. CD-ROM included.

From the Back Cover

A comprehensive guide to CorelDRAW 9 covering the basics of each function and focusing on the advanced features and power of the software. Many chapters contain step-by-step illustrations of techniques and tutorials as well as expert troubleshooting tips.

As a complete CorelDRAW 9 reference, you see drawing tips and illustration techniques created by a master CorelDRAW user. By following the full-color workshops, this book serves as a practical guide and teacher for years to come. Loaded with tips, tricks, and shortcuts, this book teaches illustration techniques while demystifying complex CorelDRAW features. Also covers color, print and Web issues.

The author, Steve Bain , September 24, 1999

Rated the best CorelDRAW 9 book by Corel Magazine!

The September 1999 issue of Corel Magazine Online ranks Special Edition: Using CorelDRAW 9 the NUMBER ONE book in a comparison of the three top-selling DRAW 9 books available.

Corel Magazine: "If you're only going to buy one CorelDraw instruction book for Version 9, we recommend Special Edition Using CorelDRAW 9, by Steve Bain. It combines everything other CorelDRAW books have combined, but adds insightful tips, relevant exercises and useful information. Steve Bain is a graphic designer and writer who immerses himself in the subject."

About the Author

Steve Bain is an award-winning technical illustrator, author, and writer. He was one of the first digital artists to use early computer-based illustration and publishing software. Steve served two years on Corel's exclusive CorelDRAW feature review panel and has been one of Corel Magazine's pioneer writers for more than five years.

Steve has written nearly a thousand articles related to illustration, print publishing, online design, and computers. He has also written six other books, including SE Using CorelDRAW 6, Looking Good Online (Ventana), Fundamental Illustrator 7 (Osborne), Fundamental QuarkXPress 4 (Osborne), CorelDRAW 8 Type Techniques, and CorelDRAW 8 Web Techniques (both from a German publisher).