LaTeX Graphics with TikZ

Preface

LaTeX Graphics with TikZ is a practical introduction to producing graphics in LaTeX. It features TikZ, a powerful modern computer graphics package. This book will help you write mathematical, scientific, or technical papers with graphics. The book guides you through the initial challenges and provides a rapid learning process. Even though using an external graphics editor may seem like a more accessible option at first sight, it will turn out that learning TikZ is more than worth the effort.

This book starts with essential topics such as installing TikZ and learning the fundamental syntax. It offers step-by-step examples that begin with understanding coordinate systems, drawing geometric shapes, and working with nodes, anchors, edges, ...