* Adobe Acrobat and its file format, PDF, have become the standard for portable documents, including everything from high-resolution color files destined for print to Internet and e-book content * This critically acclaimed, authoritative reference has now been completely updated and enhanced to cover the powerful new release of Adobe Acrobat * Written by Acrobat/PDF guru Ted Padova, the book is packed with real-world insights and techniques gained from the author's use of Acrobat and PDF under deadline situations * Covers everything there is to know about using Acrobat and PDF for print prepress, the Internet, CD-ROMs and all manner of new media * The companion Web site includes links to plug-ins, utilities, and a training video
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 2.5 / 5.0
A Comprehensive Disappointment:
I don't know what's going on with this book. The prime difference between version 6 and version 7 is the inclusion of Adobe Lifecycle Designer. This book says virtually nothing on such an important area. It does little to address database connections.
Unfortunately, there is no real reference for this program.
It covers commenting and stuff like that, but overall it is a big heavy great looking book that has left me still struggling.
Useless for Designer Forms:
I bought this specifically for information about using the new LiveCycle Designer application that comes with Acrobat Professional to create interactive PDF forms. All of the information in this book (Chapters 26-29) is wrong about that app--none of the dialog boxes match, or are even close, and the program doesn't work the way it's described. I'm guessing that Adobe changed it after the book was written.
The Childrens Bible:
A bible for the inexperienced with acrobat.. If you have never opened up the program, than I could see how this might be considered a bible. Just like any childrens bible is compared to a regular bible. If you have any experience with acrobat, don't waiste your time.
My Bible:
Having had no experience with Acrobat except for the reader, this book is on my desk whenever I use my program. It is my bible, I look up everything I can't figure out and it helps me every time. Very thick heavy book, I didn't read the book through, I just look up things as I need them and have found everything I have needed so far.
