Photoshop 6 Bible [Hardcover]

Deke McClelland (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0764535978 | ISBN-13: 978-0764535970 | Publication Date: August 29, 2001

Photoshop 6 Bible, Gold Edition provides everything you need to know to become an expert with the latest release of Adobe Photoshop, version 6. #1 bestselling graphics author and Photoshop guru Deke McClelland once again delivers the most comprehensive, informative, and entertaining coverage of Photoshop you'll find anywhere. The book includes 352 color pages and two CD-ROMs packed with utilities, plug-ins, sample images, an artist gallery, video interviews, and more.

Editorial Reviews

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"A must-have encyclopedia of Photoshop info!" —Jeff Schewe, Imaging Artist and Author

"Definitely the TOP book out on the market today. You won't find a better source of information on Photoshop." —Jacquelin Vanderwood, The Internet Eye; the-internet-eye.com

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"A must-have encyclopedia of Photoshop info!" —Jeff Schewe, Imaging Artist and Author

"Definitely the TOP book out on the market today. You won't find a better source of information on Photoshop." —Jacquelin Vanderwood, The Internet Eye; the-internet-eye.com

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 1268 pages
• Publisher: Wiley (August 29, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764535978
• ISBN-13: 978-0764535970
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.6 x 2.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,799,326 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Deke McClelland is a popular lecturer on Adobe Photoshop and the larger realm of computer graphics and design. He has hosted the interactive "Video Workshop" CD that shipped with Photoshop Versions 7, CS, and CS2, as well as hundreds of hours of tutorial-style video training for industry leaders lynda.com and Total Training. In addition to his video work, Deke has written 84 books translated into 24 languages, with more than 4 million copies in print. One of the most award-winning writers in the technology market, Deke received the Benjamin Franklin Award for Best Computer Book in 1989. Since then, he has garnered more than 20 honors, including seven independent citations from the Computer Press Association. In 2002, he was inducted into the Photoshop Hall of Fame.

Customer Reviews

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Deke's done it again, March 21, 2002

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Ed Poplin (Longmont CO) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Photoshop 6 Bible (Hardcover)

I haven't missed an upgrade to Photoshop since version 3 came out. And I wouldn't consider an upgrade to Photoshop without upgrading my Photoshop Bible, too.
Deke McClelland has an extremely rare talent in the computer book world: he can write. I've picked up books on favorite programs, only to walk away wondering if the author had suffered any facial injuries when his head impacted the keyboard. He had to have fallen asleep writing it, because he sure put me out reading it.
Not Deke. Photoshop Bible is not only the best place to go to find out all about the new features of everyone's favorite pixel-pusher, it's a great read, too. If you're an experienced Photoshop user, you're sure to find nuggets you can incorporate into your workflow. If you're brand new to Photoshop in particular, or computer graphics in general, Photoshop Bible will give you usable information in easy to digest pieces. I've used Photoshop Bible to get up to speed on new features, and it's been my sole prep material for Adobe Certified Expert tests. I've recommended it to clients and students for years, and not once has anyone reproached me for the suggestion. Photoshop Bible 6 is no exception, and the Gold Edition has wonderful full color supplements that had appeared in a separate publication, demonstrating top techniques from industry-acknowledged Photoshop experts like Jeff Schewe, and Greg Vander Houwen.
And don't be surprised if you find yourself putting King, Grisham or Clancy aside one night, and picking up McClelland, just for the sheer joy of the experience.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wish I could give it 6 stars!, March 30, 2003

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Stephen Elliot (Arlington, VA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Photoshop 6 Bible (Hardcover)

Let me start off by saying that this is the absolute BEST (and biggest) computer book I've ever read, and that's coming from a self-proclaimed geek. Deke McClelland has a hysterical sense of humor and actually makes the book enjoyable to read. As I've found while reading some books, it feels like some authors intentionally withold information to keep seperate the men from the boys (if you catch my drift); not so with this book. Deke covers absolutely EVERYTHING about Photoshop in this book. If there is a section of Photoshop that he thinks is stupid and pointless, he'll let you know about it! He won't dwell on it for long, and this keeps you from wasting time learning techniques that are, more or less, pointless. While it is true that there is a shortage of "tutorials" in this book, I think that only helps the learning process. Image editing is an art, not a series of steps. You wouldn't expect a "Do this, Do that" explanation in a traditional art book, so why do you think it should be here?! I could go on and on about how incredible this book is, but I'll leave that for you to discover. If it helps your purchasing decision, I'll have you know that I despised Photoshop before reading this book because I was less than a beginner. I was so irritated with the way that it seemed to make simple tasks difficult. However, after reading this book, I can't imagine turning back to any other program. DEFINATELY THE TOP PHOTOSHOP BOOK.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Have!, May 2, 2002

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dragonluv (Honolulu, HI United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Photoshop 6 Bible (Hardcover)

This book is great! I've been using Adobe Photoshop since ver3, and this is the best reference/instructional book out there! Perfect for the novice user as well as the advanced. :)