The Book of Inkscape 2nd Edition: The Definitive Guide to the Graphics Editor by

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE The Book of Inkscape 2nd Edition by Dmitry Kirsanov A comprehensive users guide to Inkscape, a vector illustration application.Dmitry Kirsanov, a former core Inkscape developer, shares hisknowledge of Inkscapes inner workings as he shows how to useInkscape to draw with various tools, work with objects, apply realisticand artistic effects, and more. Step-by-step task-based tutorials showyou how to create business cards, animations, technical and artisticdrawings, and graphic assets for games.This second edition covers the new tools, improved text features,advanced new path effects and filters, as well as many new UIconveniences in Inkscape 1.0. A new chapter describes Inkscapesextensions for both users and developers.Learn how to-. Navigate the canvas and customize your workspace and views. Create new objects and transform, style, clone, and combine them. Use gradients, patterns, filters, and path effects to liven up your work. Work with layers, groups, object order, and locks to control your artwork. View and manipulate your documents structure with the XML Editor and the new Objects dialog. Export your work to various formats FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Dmitry Kirsanov is an author, developer, and graphic designer. Formany years, he was a core Inkscape developer and added many features to the program while making its UI more fluent and flexible. He currently works as an XML/SVG developer and web developer; in his spare time, he writes and edits books for IT publishers. Table of Contents Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1: Inkscape and the World Chapter 2: An Inkscape Primer Chapter 3: Setting Up and Moving Around Chapter 4: Objects Chapter 5: Selecting Chapter 6: Transforming Chapter 7: Snapping and Arranging Chapter 8: Style: Color and Opacity Chapter 9: Style: Stroke and Markers Chapter 10: Gradients, Meshes, and Patterns Chapter 11: Shapes Chapter 12: Editing Paths Chapter 13: Path Effects Chapter 14: Drawing Chapter 15: Text Chapter 16: Clones and Symbols Chapter 17: Filters Chapter 18: Bitmaps Chapter 19: Extensions Chapter 20: Tutorial: Designing a Business Card Chapter 21: Tutorial: Creating an Animation Chapter 22: Tutorial: Drawing a 3D-Correct Cartoon Chapter 23: Tutorial: Artistic Drawing Chapter 24: Tutorial: Technical Drawing Chapter 25: Tutorial: The Rose Chapter 26: Tutorial: Artwork for a Game Appendix A: An SVG Primer Appendix B: Import and Export Appendix C: The Command Line Index Color Illustrations Review "If youve ever wanted to design art for video games or any other application, The Book of Inkscape, 2nd Edition by Dmitry Kirsanov is for you . . . It doesnt matter if youve never seen a graphics program or even a photo editor. It guides you through the creation of business cards, animations, technical and artistic drawings, and graphics for games." —Bob and Joy Schwabach, oncomp.comReviews from the First Edition:"I give this book a big thumbs up."—LinuxPlanet"Highly recommended, well written and full of practical examples and insights, this excellent text can make you a pro at using Inkscape."—IT World"Inkscape is a really exciting, interesting and powerful design program to learn, and The Book of Inkscape makes this learning process fun and rewarding."—Dr. Dobbs CodeTalk"Kirsanov . . . is able to hand out the knowledge with ease, without confusing the reader. He also has an uncanny ability to prioritize concepts and tools, and so each chapter and each section appears at the right moment in the book, while the reader is ready for it."—OSNews"Dmitry Kirsanovs book enables you to sit down with a freshly downloaded version of Inkscape and work in an ordered and logical way through the software features."—Free Software Magazine"Anyone who wants to use, or learn about, Inkscape should take the time to examine The Book of Inkscape."—Linux Users of Victoria"This book is a great guide to using Inkscape."—On Computers"Clear writing and numerous step-by-step tutorials make this manual the go-to reference for artists new to Inkscape and for experienced users looking for detailed information on the applications features."—SciTech Book News"The Book of Inkscape is an absolute must for anyone trying to master the program for professional use."—The Midwest Book Review"The ability of Dmitry Kirsanov to vary his tone and detail depending on the subject matter is perhaps key to The Book of Inkscape largely being effective in its ambition of being the definitive guide to the graphics editor."—About.com Review Quote "If youve ever wanted to design art for video games or any other application, The Book of Inkscape, 2nd Edition by Dmitry Kirsanov is for you . . . It doesnt matter if youve never seen a graphics program or even a photo editor. It guides you through the creation of business cards, animations, technical and artistic drawings, and graphics for games." --Bob and Joy Schwabach, oncomp.com Reviews from the First Edition: "I give this book a big thumbs up." --LinuxPlanet "Highly recommended, well written and full of practical examples and insights, this excellent text can make you a pro at using Inkscape." --IT World "Inkscape is a really exciting, interesting and powerful design program to learn, and The Book of Inkscape makes this learning process fun and rewarding." --Dr. Dobbs CodeTalk "Kirsanov . . . is able to hand out the knowledge with ease, without confusing the reader. He also has an uncanny ability to prioritize concepts and tools, and so each chapter and each section appears at the right moment in the book, while the reader is ready for it." --OSNews "Dmitry Kirsanovs book enables you to sit down with a freshly downloaded version of Inkscape and work in an ordered and logical way through the software features." --Free Software Magazine "Anyone who wants to use, or learn about, Inkscape should take the time to examine The Book of Inkscape ." --Linux Users of Victoria "This book is a great guide to using Inkscape." --On Computers "Clear writing and numerous step-by-step tutorials make this manual the go-to reference for artists new to Inkscape and for experienced users looking for detailed information on the applications features." --SciTech Book News " The Book of Inkscape is an absolute must for anyone trying to master the program for professional use." --The Midwest Book Review "The ability of Dmitry Kirsanov to vary his tone and detail depending on the subject matter is perhaps key to The Book of Inkscape largely being effective in its ambition of being the definitive guide to the graphics editor." --About.com Details ISBN1718501757 Author Dmitry Kirsanov Short Title The Book of Inkscape, 2nd Edition Language English Year 2021 ISBN-10 1718501757 ISBN-13 9781718501751 Format Paperback Subtitle The Definitive Guide to the Graphics Editor Country of Publication United States Place of Publication San Francisco Publisher No Starch Press,US Imprint No Starch Press,US Publication Date 2021-12-07 AU Release Date 2021-12-07 NZ Release Date 2021-12-07 US Release Date 2021-12-07 UK Release Date 2021-12-07 Replaces 9781593271817 DEWEY 006.686 Audience General Pages 576 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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