CorelDRAW 8 F/X [With Custom Palette Files, Preset Files, Pattern...]

by Shane Hunt

Whether you're new to CorelDRAW 8 or are already an accomplished user, this book can help you learn how to produce eye- catching artwork--commercial and otherwise--in this popular illustration... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1566048036
• ISBN13: 9781566048033
• Release Date: January 1997
• Publisher: Ventana Communications Group
• Length: 446 Pages
• Weight: 3.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.8" x 7.5" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Great book, thorough and well-written

So many computer related books written in the last several year look like they've been thrown together. They're full of typos or the content is just incorrrect or incomplete. It's apparent that a lot of time and effort went into this book. The book is full of great examples, the insruction are complete and it's interesting to read. I was a relative novice with CorelDraw and this book allowed me to create some great designs quickly. It showed me tricks that I probably would have never figured out on my own. Highly recomended!

It's an easy to use book

I've even had a Corel novice use the book with no problems. She liked it MUCH better than another one in the standard style. It's an easy to use book written in a fun and useful style. Look at the many positive reviews..

a rereview from an eight month perspective

Somewhere in this long list of raves you will find my first review of this book. I gave it four stars. That was very high praise from me...back then when I had just finished the book and thought 5 stars was fawning. Now I know I was wrong. I finally put another book in the space CorelDRAW f/x was supposed to occupy on my shelf. It sits by my computer while I work, and frequently comes with me when I need lunchtime or waitingroom reading. I use this book constantly. I can't let my first review stand any longer. If you have any doubts about this book forget them IT IS WELL WORTH MANY TIMES THE PRICE! I intend to add the new version to my computer desk and book bag when I upgrade to CorelDRAW 9. And probably 10 and 11 and...

Excellent technique book even for a beginner in Corel Draw

Prior to reading Shane's book I had pretty much given up on being able to learn the program...I was stunned to see how easy he made it to create stunning images in coreldraw...I learned techniques I truely did not feel capable of learning prior to reading his book and enjoyed the process...His enclosed cd alone was worth the price of the book ...He does not guard his techniques ...he shares them openly and wants you do know all he knows...very well organized and writen and simply turned my graphics life around!

A highly caffeinated Corel Draw Book (grin)

Shane Hunt's Corel Draw FX is one of the best books for intermediate and advanced Corel Draw users. After you've learned your basics from the other Corel Draw books, buy this one. It's the perfect next step for people teaching themselves how to use Corel Draw. Shane takes you through the steps of making explosions, aliens, "mysterious pools of liquid" -- all inside of Corel Draw 7 and Corel Draw 8. Shane Hunt's writing style is personable, logical, and very easy to understand and follow. What's more, his instructions really work!!Somehow, after reading this book, I came away with a better knowledge of how to work smarter and not harder in Corel Draw (believe me, I know how to make my life difficult when using Corel Draw. Shane teaches you how to make your design sessions easier with Corel Draw).And since saving time is always a big part of making a profit, Shane's techniques and insights (his way of looking at design problems) are invaluable. If you find yourself in one of those design doldrums, when no ideas are flowing from your fountain of creativity, and your muse just went on a coffee break, pick up this book for some snazzy ideas. If nothing else, the eye candy in the 96 page color section ought to re-animate your brain cells. But the tips and tricks of working smarter -- not harder are what really make this a great book to learn from.