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Author: Dmitry Kirsanov
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This is it. The complete and definitive guide to Inkscape, the free, vector-based graphics editor that competes with expensive drawing programs like Adobe Illustrator and CorelDRAW.
In The Book of Inkscape, core Inkscape developer Dmitry Kirsanov shares his design experience and knowledge of Inkscape's inner workings as he walks you through the basics of using the program: drawing, working with objects, transformations and styling, adding text and shapes, and more. Kirsanov couples his detailed explanations with step-by-step tutorials that show you how to create business cards, animations, and technical and artistic drawings.
In addition to the basics, Kirsanov teaches you how to:
- Navigate the canvas and customize your workspace and views
- Create new objects and then transform, style, clone, and combine them
- Use drawing tools, strokes, and Bézier curves
- Use gradients, patterns, filters, and path effects to liven up your work
- Use the XML Editor to view and manipulate the structure of your artwork
- Work with layers, groups, object order, and locks to control your images
- Export your artwork to various formats
This practical guide will show you how to harness Inkscape's powerful features to produce anything from a child's doodle to high-end, professional design projects. Now go ahead and draw something fun.
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- Print Length: 472 pages
- Publisher: No Starch Press; 1 edition (July 19, 2013)
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- Language: English
- ASIN: B00E2J5KNM
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The Book of Inkscape: The Definitive Guide to the Free Graphics Editor Free Download
One of the most significant barriers to using open source software that I hear from many home users (as wall as others) is the lack of adequate documentation and training materials. So, the publication of The Book of Inkscape makes the Inkscape open source vector graphics application much more accessible to the artist community as well as the general public. It is a rare developer who can provide clear insights into the nuts and bolts of the workings of the features of their software application in language for the non-developer. The author, Dmitry Kersanov, is able to do just that and in clear and complete explanations. The book contains 18 chapters packed with program information followed by six separate tutorial chapters to help you apply your newly acquired talents. There are four appendices: An SVG Primer, Import and Export, The Command Line (for those who must), and Keyboard Shortcuts.
The Inkscape program first caught my attention over two years ago when I was looking for an open source vector draw program. I had been quite proficient in CorelDraw when it was in version 5, but that was many, many versions and years ago. Just jumping back in was not an option, a total retrain would be required. So, here was a perfect opportunity to move over to open source software. However, finding documentation to guide me through the learning process was unavailable at that time. I decided to work on other projects and check back later. Once again, I'm in need of a vector draw program and The Book of Inkscape is just the reference and tutorial that I need.
The book begins with a little groundwork on what vector graphics is and the situations in which the format excels, as well as the limitations.
As a computer geek, I'm always looking for great FREE software that lets me get my work done faster and more efficiently. I also look for the fun stuff as well. And for those that have been around, Inkscape really does provide both. On the one hand, you've got a lightening quick app that is intuitive from the first time you open it, so you can get your work done. AND, it also screams "have some fun!" as well. But, the problem for a long time was that there was no good tutorial/reference style books for the software. This, I'm happy to say, has been fixed.
But before you wonder if The Book Of Inkscape is just an "intro" to a series of books, fear not: it isn't. Not only that but it strives to turn you into an Inkscape Master by the end of it.
The book itself starts off with a bit of history regarding the program, graphics in general and the SVG format in particular. You'll also get a gentle intro to the workspace and how you can customize it to work for you. Indeed, Inkscape can be customized to you and the book goes into this in detail.
The Book of Inkscape also goes through each interface element all the while using examples. This is important and is something a lot of other books miss. It is one thing to tell your readers about a particular feature. It is another to tell and then SHOW them as this will help you get inspired as to what you can do.
And lest you think that it is just a reference tome, The Book Of Inkscape also comes with tutorials that allow you to put your knowledge to practice. And these tutorials are done going from basic (setting up a business card) to more advanced (drawing the rose you see on the front cover).
Now, one key thing that needs to be addressed is writing style.