Anyone interested in a medium that will increase his or her ability to express themselves will find something useful in this book. Readers are guided through step-by-step processes for creating photomontage by hand or computer. At the same time, they are encouraged to explore and combine methods to communicate their ideas.
Golding on traditional photomontage: "The question in the digital age is not whether mechanical methods are necessary, but if they are desirable."
Demonstrations of mechanical methods: Creating mock-ups, Using airbrushes, Hand-coloring techniques
Golding on the digital era: "To understand the creative significance of digital imaging, think of it in these terms: Imagine if you had always taken pictures using a simple box camera and then switched to a 35mm single-lens reflex."
Demonstrations of digital methods: Selecting elements, Sharpening images, Creating Shadows
