Master Adobe InDesign

Ready to elevate your InDesign expertise? InDesign Masterclass: Type & Tables is the definitive guide for all skill levels—from beginners to experts—aimed at making you a true master of InDesign’s core strength: text. Building on the success of InDesign Masterclass: Text Techniques, 150+ Step-by-Step InDesign Recipes, this book takes a deep dive into every essential aspect of text handling and table creation in Adobe InDesign.

In this comprehensive masterclass, you’ll unlock professional skills to maximize your productivity, streamline your workflow, and bring creative visions to life with text and table formatting like never before. From foundational concepts to advanced techniques, you’ll learn how to create, style, and control text frames, columns, character formatting, and paragraph settings with precision. Plus, discover the power of table styling, dynamic OpenType features, and complex typography—skills that will set you apart in any publishing or design role.

Packed with practical tutorials, advanced tips, and hands-on examples, InDesign Masterclass: Type & Tables by Pariah Burke is more than a reference; it’s a career-enhancing toolkit that will make you indispensable in your current job and more marketable for future job opportunities. No matter where you start, this book will take you further in your journey to InDesign mastery.

Michael Weijenberg, an InDesign veteran of 20+ years, says, “Loved it, especially the personal touch! It’s really for every entry level! If you’re a beginner or an experienced user of InDesign since release (like me). I still learned from it!””

Are you ready to join the ranks of InDesign Masters? Start your journey with InDesign Masterclass: Type & Tables and transform your design skills today!

About the Author

Pariah Burke is a leading expert in digital design and publishing, with a career spanning over two decades. He has authored or co-authored 10 books on Adobe InDesign and related topics, along with producing 26 video courses that have educated professionals worldwide.

As a veteran trainer, Pariah has taught thousands of graphic designers, layout artists, and production staff globally, imparting his deep knowledge of Adobe InDesign, InCopy, Photoshop, Illustrator, and electronic publishing. His expertise also encompasses cutting-edge fields like artificial intelligence and accessibility in electronic documents, making him a sought-after consultant and speaker.

Throughout his career, Pariah has served as an advisor to industry giants such as Adobe, Quark, and Extensis. His extensive client list includes organizations like NASA, Lockheed Martin, Nike, Johns Hopkins University, and several U.S. government agencies, including the Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, NSA, CIA, and the FDA.

At the university level, Pariah teaches graduate courses on InDesign, audiobooks, book production, and ebook production to Masters-level students, preparing the next generation of publishing professionals for the dynamic demands of their industry. His contributions to the Adobe Certified Expert exam and to the actual features of InDesign underline his status as a recognized authority in InDesign, InCopy, and Illustrator.

Beyond his technical and educational pursuits, Pariah connects with a global audience of Rock N’ Roll fans as the host and producer of the syndicated weekly radio broadcast, The Hard, Heavy & Hair Show, where he interviews Rock legends from across generations.

Pariah Burke is a prolific and respected voice in the digital design community, dedicated to empowering creative professionals around the world. Outside of his professional pursuits, Pariah enjoys exploring the trails, lakes, waterfalls, and other natural beauty of Portland, Oregon, attending concerts, sci-fi conventions, and renaissance fairs, and immersing himself in a good novel or audiobook. 

Pariah Burke lecturing at Harvard Medical School