Indesign CS Killer Tips

I really like the way Scott Kelby writes. He is clear and anecdotal and funny. This book doesn't substitute for a manual for InDesign and it doesn't pretend to do so. It clarifies a lot of information in manuals.

Best layed-out computer book i've ever seen! Beautiful, glossy heavy wieght paper, also. There are about 2 tips for each page. Illustrations look EXACTLY how they look on screen (mac osx). the simplisity of this book is perfect for people like me who are so far jammed up the creative side of their brains that they even walk with a limp! Expert users might complain about some of the tips not being "killer"... But, if you're an expert already, why are you reading the book anyhow?! Let the subject learn how to get into the castle from the back door! You might need another book if you're learning InDesign CS, but, this one is a keeper! get this one without a dout!

I bought this book in a quick fix attempt to learn Indesign 2.0 at the last minute for a 150 page book layout, with cover. I only had very short deadline and no time to read big books. While I was still in the bookstore, it answered a question I had about importing excell documents (which I'd consider worth the cost of the book right there). While developing my layout, I would flip though the book find a great tip and then try it right out. Much of the book still applied to 2.0. The parts that didn't, really just made me want to upgrade to CS even faster. I paid full price for the book at Borders and I would do it again. I feel it save me about 10-15 hours worth of work on this one project alone. That's alot of money or free time, depending on how you look at it!

If you are a new user or just switching to InDesign - YOU WANT THIS BOOKIf you make your living doing layouts - YOU NEED THIS BOOKThis is a case where haste does not make waste - it saves time and allows you to take on more work.... more work - more moneyIf you only remember half of the tips in this book you will save loads of time and, better still, save yourself from last minute crunches when a deadline approaches.BUY THE BOOK.