Microsoft Press Presents The Way Multimedia Works

The Ultimate How-To Guide For Beginners -- In Full Color!

THE WAY MULTIMEDIA WORKS from Microsoft Press and Dorling Kindersley is a
full-color guide that shows beginners the ins and outs of the exciting
world of multimedia computing.

A straightforward, nontechnical introduction to multimedia, THE WAY
MULTIMEDIA WORKS utilizes vivid photography, art, and design to tell the
story. Photos and easy-to-understand illustrations lead readers step by
step through the basics and beyond. The stunning layout draws readers into
the book and encourages browsing and exploration.

Bite-size pieces of text deliver information fast and in an entertaining
way, cutting through the computer jargon to provide an introduction to
what the technology is really all about. This book brings the excitement
of this interactive technology into the home of every computer user!

For beginners, the book demystifies multimedia. For the more adventurous,
it's the basis for creating the reader's own multimedia projects. The
highly visual approach makes it easy for computer users at all levels to
quickly turn to the information they need.

Readers get advice on such topics as what to look for when buying
multimedia software and hardware, including sound cards and CD-ROM drives,
as well as step-by-step instructions for installing and using these
components. Everything from hardware requirements to the merits of
specific multimedia software products is covered.

The next step is for readers to create their own simple multimedia project
with Microsoft Windows and currently available software. The book includes
entertaining activities such as creating an animated carton, composing a
symphony, or adding sound effects to everyday tasks.

The friendly WYSIWYG Wizard appears frequently with practical tips and
tricks. Readers will find him popping up throughout the book to offer
suggestions, define terms, or pitch in with friendly advice. Color-coded
margin boxes answer common questions and provide cautionary advice.

THE WAY MULTIMEDIA WORKS is the fourth book in the highly visual WYSIWYG
Guide series from Microsoft Press. WYSIWYG (pronounced wizzy-wig) stands
for "What You See Is What You Get," an acronym that describes the
on-screen style of personal computing made popular by both the Microsoft
Windows operating system and the Apple Macintosh.

In the world of computers, WYSIWYG means "what you see" on the computer
screen is exactly "what you get" on the printed page. With the WYSIWYG
Guides, what you see on the page is exactly what you'll experience on the
computer screen.

Pricing and Availability

THE WAY MULTIMEDIA WORKS (ISBN 1-55615-651-0) will be in book and software
stores everywhere this fall. Other WYSIWYG Guides include The Way
Computers & MS-DOS Work (1-55615-568-9), The Way Word for Windows Works
(1-55615-569-7), and The Way Microsoft Excel for Windows Works
(1-55615-570-0). All books in the WYSIWYG series are available for a
suggested retail price of $19.95.

About the Author

Simon Collin is a journalist who has worked for PC Magazine (United
Kingdom) and several other computer-related publications. He has been
writing for seven years and has written more than a dozen books on
computers and computer-related topics.

The WYSIWYG Series

The WYSIWYG Guides are published in collaboration with Dorling Kindersley
(DK), a world leader in the creation of quality illustrated reference
books. DK books combine high-quality design with imaginative and
sophisticated use of text and full-color imagery. Recent DK best-sellers
include Stephen Biesty's Incredible Cross Sections and David Macaulay's
The Way Things Work.

Microsoft Press is the independent book division of Microsoft Corporation
and the leading publisher of quality computer books about Microsoft
products. More than 10 million users at all skill levels rely on a
complete line of Microsoft Press books to make learning and using software
easier. Titles ranging from self-paced tutorials for first-time computer
users to technical references for professional programmers are distributed
to book and software retailers worldwide. Consumers in the United States
can also order directly from the publisher at 1-800MSPRESS, and through
the CompuServe Electronic Mall (GO MSP).

Founded in 1975, Microsoft (NASDAQ "MSFT") is the worldwide leader in
software for personal computers. The company offers a wide range of
products and services for business and personal use, each designed with
the mission of making it easier and more enjoyable for people to take
advantage of the full power of personal computing every day.

The Way Multimedia Works
by Simon Collin
128 pages, $19.95
ISBN: 1-55615-651-0
Pub. Date: September IS, 1994

Microsoft Press, One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98052-6399
206-882-8080,  800-MSPRESS

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