Thursday, July 29, 2004
The Only Photoshop Book You'll Ever Need
Posted by Neil Enns in "CONTENT" @ 10:00 AM
Product Category: Books
Title: The Photoshop Book for Digital Photographers (First Edition)
Author: Scott Kelby
Publisher: New Riders
Where to Buy: Amazon
Price: $27.99 USD
System Requirements: None, it's a book :)
Pros:
- Actually shows you how to solve digital imaging issues;
- Large, easy-to-see sample photos;
- Clear organization of content.
- Witty writing can be distracting;
- Meager index makes finding specific topics a challenge.
The cover of The Photoshop Book for Digital Photographers promises that it “breaks new ground by doing something for digital photographers that’s never been done before”. In a crowded field (an Amazon search for Photoshop turns up over 2000 titles) does this book live up to its promise? Can it actually help digital photographers solve real-world issues, or is it just rehash the same old content that other books cover?
Read on for the full review!