Presentation designer and internationally acclaimed communications expert Garr Reynolds, creator of the most popular Web site on presentation design and delivery on the net - presentationzen.com - shares his experience in a provocative mix of illumination, inspiration, education, and guidance that will change the way you think about making presentations with PowerPoint or Keynote. Presentation Zen challenges the conventional wisdom of making "slide presentations" in today-s world and encourages you to think differently and more creatively about the preparation, design, and delivery of your presentations. Garr shares lessons and perspectives that draw upon practical advice from the fields of communication and business. Combining solid principles of design with the tenets of Zen simplicity, this book will help you along the path to simpler, more effective presentations.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
It genuinely changed how I use Powerpoint:
Presentation Zen I purchased this book looking for ways to improve my presentations, and I was not disappointed. Garr covered a lot of topics that have truly helped me out. I've used Powerpoint for a number of years and grew weary of creating the same old boring slides. Garr's book was a welcome addition to my library and has formed a new foundation for making my slides. The Zen approach seems odd at first, and I was very skeptical of his approach. It seemed like he was trying to teach me Japanese at... more info
Let Garr Reynolds Rock Your World:
If you dread death by Powerpoint this book is for you! Garr opened my eyes to the way we should tell stories via presentation media rather than the way we've all been taught by templates and predecessors. I recommend a copy in each office, if not on the bookshelf of every professional who has cause to stand up in front of an audience for five minutes or more with an LCD projector and a lap top.
Amazing Book:
This book is AMAZING. It changed the way I think about a presentantion. It should be a must have for teachers, and everyone who needs to perform a good presentation. Very good book from the beginning to the end.
Presenting with impact:
Excellent basic pointers on making presentations with impact. Garr Reynolds really leverages his knowledge of human psyche to create memorable powerpoints.
A must read for presentation enthusiasts.
