The Book of Inkscape - download free chapters

THE BOOK OF INKSCAPE is new complete guide to Inkscape, free vector graphic editing software. The book is written by Dmitry Kirsanov.

Now, there aren't many books specially about Inkscape (although they are needed) and that is why every new one is very valuable. I have found many tutorials online and I have used Inkscape's help files, but there is certain void in structured representation of what Inkscape can do. It is big misconception that Inkscape is poor because it is only developed until version 0.47 or because it is free. Truth is this piece of software is very powerful if you know how to use it.

Someone on Twitter commented about new Inkscape version asking for some minor feature and displaying dissatisfaction in that way. You need to understand substantial difference between open source software and other solutions is that with open source software you are always invited to participate in development and because of this every complaint is pointless.

You can actually download for free two chapters of 'The Book of Inkscape' to test it first before you buy it. Here are direct download links:

CHAPTER 10 - Gradients and Patterns
CHAPTER 19 - Tutorial: Designing a Business Card

Enjoy!