The Photoshop Book for Digital Photographers , Scott Kelby editor of Photoshop User Magazine. This is the first book I've found (and I've used and or purchased a few) that is truly user friendly. If you're a complete novice or a total expert you'll find it very helpful.

The simple one two three approach is vey nice as well as Kelby's tips and techniques that ocassionally are found within some of the lessons, I came across techniques that are invaluable to me.

Personally, what pleases me the most is the simplistic language used to explain what can be very confusing to those who may have no clue otherwise. Often, the Photoshop language itself can be intimidating, but Kelby seems to stear around that problem and still doesn't skip necessary information.

This text is well written and is worth the newstand price of 39.99 and then some. I'm certain all who use "The Photoshop Book for Digital Photographers" will enjoy the experience.

I love the updated information on this edition on the camera RAW features in PSCS3 and how to use the tools inside Bridge and PSCS3! I also find Kelby's down to earth language to be helpful. I also like the way he adds humor and writes in a style that makes technical information entertaining.