GIMP Pocket Reference (O'Reilly Pocket Reference Series) [Paperback]

Sven Neumann (Author)

Book Description

Series: Pocket Reference | Publication Date: September 2000

The GIMP Pocket Reference explains the numerous features of the GNU Image Manipulation Program--more affectionately known as "The GIMP"--and is the essential guide for designers working in a Linux/Unix environment. The GIMP is an open source image editor and design application that parallels Adobe Photoshop in functionality with one exception: it is free.

The GIMP runs on virtually all Unix platforms, is included with most commercial Linux distributions, and can be downloaded freely from the Internet. This powerful image manipulation tool can be quite complex, making it hard to overlook the whole functionality.

Based on the menu structure of the program, this handy reference covers GIMP version 1.2. It explains the function of every menu item and offers tips for every day usage. The Appendix explains important terms of image manipulation and contains a table of file formats supported by The GIMP.

The GIMP Pocket Reference enables novices and experts alike to use this complex program fast and efficiently.

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Language Notes

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: German

About the Author

Sven Neumann studies physics at the University of Dsseldorf in Germany. He has used The GIMP since 1997 and is one of its main developers.

Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: O'Reilly Media (September 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1565927311
• ISBN-13: 978-1565927315
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.2 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An excellent quick reference, January 29, 2002

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D. Breakey (Colorado Springs, CO United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: GIMP Pocket Reference (O'Reilly Pocket Reference Series) (Paperback)

This is a very good quick reference guide to the GIMP, although it is slightly out-of-date already (but that's the nature of Open Source software development).

The guide is targeted at the 1.2 release of the GIMP but was wirtten before 1.2 was actually released; what this means is that, while the guide is about 95% correct, there are portions of it that are no longer exactly relevant and there are other features of the released version of the GIMP that are either documented incompletely, incorrectly or not at all.

However, for somebody who already knows the generalities of the GIMP this is an excellent occasional "how did that feature work again?" quick-ref guide.

Of course, what do you expect from an O'Reilly book?

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The GIMP's friendly Manual, April 30, 2003

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André Proulx (YUL, QC, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: GIMP Pocket Reference (O'Reilly Pocket Reference Series) (Paperback)

O'Reilly's GIMP Pocket Reference by Sven Neumann, a main developer of the program, explains features of the GNU (General) Image Manipulation Program. This guide informs designers working in a Linux/Unix or Windows environment with a powerful and complex image manipulation tool.
The GIMP, a free Open Source image editor and a design application that approximates Photoshop in terms of functionality and power, runs on most *nix platforms. The software is included with many Linux distros, and is downloadable.
Based on the menu structure, the reference covers and explains GIMP's functions and fabulous possibilities. This cute, small book offers tips and defines image manipulation.
This Pocket book enables novices and experts to use an emerging program quickly, efficiently. It describes tools, filters, and menu items. It also offers design tips, and includes an overview of image manipulation and design terms. A welcome table of file formats supported by the GIMP is included.
This is an excellent 10 bucks, 100-page reference guide for occasional feature searching and explaining.