Not for iWork 8
Keynote 2 for Mac OS X (Visual QuickStart Guide) I guess I was expecting info on the latest version of Keynote. Under chapter 1, "Installing Kenote". It says Installing "iWork 5". Too bad it doesn't say somewhere in the description that it's for iWork 05, not iWork 08. I'm sure it will give me a good start anyway.
Good book to start with
I have been using these visual quickstart books for all my software, I have found them to be a great place to start when learning basics and to get you going. Later on you may want to delve into more geek type stuff, but if you want to get going and accomplish something right away with your new software or programs, I recommend these books.
Keynote is not overly complicated, but I wanted to see what I could really do on some projects I had in mind, and this book was a big help and saved me time.
Great but not if you upgraded from book 1 to book 2
The original book, which dealt with Keynote 1, was very helpful. I hoped this one would add or expand, since the author had a chance to improve on the original just as Apple had when they went up a version. No luck. I wasted my money. However, if you're buying this one and don't have a previous edition it should be great. Don't forget that Apple's Keynote version 3 is now out so you can expect another book soon, maybe.
I'm giving this a 5 since it's a great book but for me, buying the second edition of the same book, the second one is nothing new.
Great Program!!
I am involved in doing around 100 Keynote Presentations a year! I am certified through Microsoft for PowerPoint. I find Keynote far superior to PowerPoint. Tom has done a magnificant job writing this book! If you are looking for a simple no nonesense book to learn Keynote look no further. I have used a lot of computer learning books this is the best! I recommend this one to everyone. The chapter creating custom themes is worth the price of the book.
Dr. Mike Hughes, D.Min., Th.D., Ph.D.
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