"A ?For Dummies book from the foremost authority on desktop publishing and design is a dream come true." ? Dan Gookin, Bestselling Author of DOS For Dummies® "Desktop Publishing & Design For Dummies provides the reader with all the basics for successful design in a simple, step-by-step manner." ? Jill Robbins Israel, Editor-in-Chief, Technique MagazineIncludes Newsletter "How-To" Insert!With all the desktop publishing software and books around, it seems like anyone can be a designer these days. But it's not so easy to whip up a well-designed brochure or newsletter without some guidance. Design guru Roger C. Parker reveals simple yet innovative techniques so you can create persuasive presentations, snazzy brochures, and informative newsletters ? all without using an expensive design firm. Ask for IDG Books' ?For Dummies® Books, the Fun and Easy Way to Find Out about Computers. Also look for IDG Books' PCs For Dummies®, 4th Edition, the fun and easy way to get started on your PC right away, and PageMaker® 6.5 For Dummies®, Internet Edition, the fast and friendly way to publish documents on the Web!Inside, find helpful advice on how to:Apply basic design building blocks to any of the popular desktop publishing and page layout programsChoose the right computer hardware and softwareScan photographs and place them on your pageTake the mystery out of choosing the right typeface and type size for headlines, sub-heads, body copy, and captionsEffectively use color in your publications ? and know what to avoidSet up your files correctly to avoid service bureau hasslesSpeak the language with a glossary of over 200 important design termsSave time and money with numerous efficiency tipsPlus, a special insert that provides a step-by-step introduction to the process of creating a newsletter Read Less