The Book of Inkscape, 2nd Edition
The Book of Inkscape, 2nd Edition is a guide to using the Inkscape vector illustration application, with tutorials spanning basic tools and more advanced effects. It covers Inkscape 1.0 features and includes project-based lessons for designs such as business cards, animations, and game graphics.
At a glance
- Explains drawing, transforming, styling, cloning, and combining objects.
- Covers gradients, patterns, filters, path effects, layers, groups, and object order.
- Includes task-based tutorials for business cards, animations, technical and artistic drawings, and game assets.
- Addresses Inkscape 1.0 changes, including text features, path effects, filters, interface conveniences, and extensions.
Reference price: $49.99
Price checked: Nov 14, 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Broad coverage ranges from workspace navigation and core drawing tasks to effects, document structure, and export.
- Step-by-step projects give readers practical exercises beyond descriptions of individual tools.
- The guide includes an extensions chapter for both users and developers.
Cons
- Its feature coverage is tied to Inkscape 1.0, so readers using later versions may encounter interface or feature differences.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Edition | 2nd |
|---|---|
| Publisher | No Starch Press |
| Publication date | December 7, 2021 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 576 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1718501757 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1718501751 |
| Weight listed | 2.25 pounds |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 7.01 x 1.5 x 9.17 inches |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- People learning Inkscape who want a structured reference from core drawing through advanced effects.
- Vector illustrators looking for task-based practice and guidance on layers, document structure, and exports.
- Readers interested in Inkscape extensions or its XML/SVG-oriented document structure.
Less suited to
- Buyers seeking a guide explicitly written for a later Inkscape release.
- Readers looking for a general graphics-design book rather than a guide to Inkscape.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback describes the book as readable and well written, with thorough coverage, helpful illustrations, and a useful balance of basic and advanced Inkscape topics. That breadth aligns with the listing’s coverage of drawing tools, effects, projects, and extensions. The overall ratings lean positive, though ratings alone do not show which topics worked best or how closely the book matches later Inkscape versions.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the content as thorough and the writing as easy to read.
- Feedback highlights helpful illustrations and usefulness for learning Inkscape.
Frequently asked questions
Which Inkscape version does this edition cover?
The listing says the second edition covers new tools and interface improvements in Inkscape 1.0. It does not describe this edition as updated for later releases.
What topics and projects are included?
It covers object creation and editing, effects, layers, document structure, exports, and extensions. Listed projects include business cards, animations, and technical, artistic, and game graphics.
Is this suitable for someone new to Inkscape?
The book is presented as a comprehensive user guide with step-by-step, task-based tutorials and coverage of both basic and advanced concepts.
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