Title: The best software book I've read (and I've read many!)
Review: I teach computer graphics, and am constantly in search of good software guides. Most are simply warmed-over manuals, or "recipe books" that are no help in building a basic understanding of a given software package. This book breaks down every aspect of Photoshop, and explains the full function and possible applications of nearly every aspect of this powerful software. Deke's book is simply the best of it's type I've ever read. Some of my students don't care for his sense of humor (which seems to be more evident with every new edition, for better or worse), but most find that it helps break the tedium of the technology. I agree with the latter. An earlier edition of this book was instrumental in my professional career, and I simply can't recommend it enough.
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