GIMP (Visual QuickStart Guide) (Paperback)

by Phyllis Davis (Author)

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Product Description
Learn to create professional-quality graphics with the most popular image manipulation program for Linux. Using The GIMP for Linux and Unix: Visual QuickStart Guide, readers will learn everything they need to know to create, edit, manipulate, and print professional-quality graphics. The GIMP can be used to create everything from high-quality artwork ready for four-color printing to banners and animations for the Web.

From the Back Cover

The GIMP is the digital image manipulation application for Linux/Unix. But with its extensive set of professional tools, the GIMP can be daunting for beginners. The GIMP for Linux and Unix: Visual QuickStart Guide is an easy-to-use, how-to guide to basic photo editing, manipulation, and correction techniques that will have you up and running in no time.

With this guide, you don't need to wade through menus or lengthy explanations; concise, step-by-step instructions and pictures walk you through each task. Novices can start at the beginning and work their way from basic topics--including selections, color and tonal adjustment, and blending modes--to advanced features such as creating animations for the Web. Those familiar with the GIMP can use this book as a handy quick reference and a source of new tips and techniques.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 306 pages
• Publisher: Peachpit Press; 1st edition (May 15, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0201702533
• ISBN-13: 978-0201702538
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #600,959 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good but already outdated, August 11, 2001

By	Robert E. Terrry (Palos Verdes, CA USA) - See all my reviews

I agree with previous reviewers that this book provides easy-to-follow instructions for learning GIMP. I used it recently to help me devise lesson plans for a 5-week class for children ranging from 8-15 years old! Having it with me to consult during class boosted my confidence, since I had never used GIMP before teaching the class! My only additional comment is that I quickly discovered that GIMP, which is continuously being revised, has new and different features which are not covered in this book. Fortunately, the online manual fills these gaps. Still, I think this book was a good purchase, and I do recommend it to GIMP newbies.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent and complete introduction., August 5, 2000

By	Wendell (Phoenix, Arizona USA) - See all my reviews

At the time of this writing, this is easily the best introduction to the GIMP. It covers about 90% of the material in the GIMP for Linux Bible, but the explanations are more concise. I would recommend the other book only if you need coverage of scripting, which this Quickstart doesn't really have.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best beginning GIMP book I've seen., October 31, 2000

By	James R. Dawson (O'Fallon, MO United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I'm not a graphic artist, and I don't have time or the desire to read a mammoth tome on image manipulation. What I want is a book that will teach me the basics of GIMP in as little time as possible. This is that book. With this book I was able to get up to speed with most of the basic functions in just a couple of days. This is the best GIMP book I have seen for beginners. My only complaint is that most of the illustrations are in black & white, and the sections on color manipulation, etc. would probably be a little easier to follow with color illustrations. I plan to read the author's book on CorelDRAW in the near future