Hi,
I am pleased to announce that the 3rd edition of my book "Inkscape: Guide to a Vector Drawing Program" is available at:
http://tavmjong.free.fr/INKSCAPE/MANUAL/html/index.php
This edition is also available as a book(!) and as a PDF download. The PDF version is available as of today at:
http://www.informit.com/store/product.aspx?isbn=013706134X
The book version is scheduled to be available November 6th. It can be ordered at:
http://www.informit.com/store/product.aspx?isbn=0137051735
or from many on-line bookstores including some based in the US, Europe, and Japan. Note that the book version is printed in black and white.* A color addendum is available as a free PDF download from the book's website.
The new 3rd edition covers all the new features in Inkscape version 0.47 including the updated Pen and Pencil tools, the new Eraser Tool, and the new Snap Bar. Also covered are all the new extensions and the new "Preset" filters.
I would like to thank all the people who have sent me comments and corrections to previous versions of the book as well as all the Inkscape developers past and present. I would also like to thank everybody who has supported the guide through purchasing the PDF version (which helps to keep my wife off my back!).
Tav
* Due to the limited volume expected for this book, printing in color is prohibitively expensive.