Books - Written by Josh on Monday, May 26, 2008 14:27 - 2 Comments
8 Must-Have Books for Learning Photoshop
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Here are 8 books that are a must-have for anyone learning Photoshop for the first time or just trying to polish off their skills.
There are literally hundreds (if not thousands) of books on learning Photoshop…all of which can run anywhere from $20-80 a book. This list is here to help you cut through the fluff and get straight to the good content.
Adobe Photoshop CS3 Classroom in a Book
Straight from the “horses mouth”, so to speak, Adobe Photoshop CS3 Classroom in a Book is published by Adobe themselves and has close to 500 pages of Photoshop teaching.
For instructors there is a teachers plan and other helpful accessories to help you teach your class.
Photoshop CS3 for Windows and Macintosh (Visual QuickStart Guide)
Generally I find the Visual QuickStart Guides a bit dry and boring but this Photoshop CS3 for Windows and Macintosh Visual QuickStart Guide is perfect for picking up the simple basics of Photoshop.
Photoshop CS3 One-On-One
One of the real kickers with Photoshop CS3 One-On-One is that it includes over two hours of video material on DVD to teach you how to do things. So while websites can be helpful for teaching you things, having someone show you on a DVD really is a huge plus.
Photoshop CS3 Killer Tips
The main goal of Photoshop CS3 Killer Tips is to teach you how to work faster and, more importantly, more efficiently.
There are lots of solid tips concerning things like shortcuts, settings, and workspace setup.
Photoshop CS3 Down & Dirty Tricks
The Photoshop CS3 Down & Dirty Tricks series of books are always great because they are sure to highlight some of the lesser-known ways of doing things. Plus they always cover some fantastic effects.
Adobe Photoshop CS3: Up to Speed
With new versions of Photoshop coming out, on average, every 24 months, it can be hard to keep up with all the new features and software changes. Adobe Photoshop CS3: Up to Speed is on the scene with each new version with the sole purpose being to hep bring you “up to seed” on all the changes and new features. This is especially nice for people who started using Photoshop right before a new version came out.
Photoshop CS3 Bible
Most instructional books usually try to teach you a targeted aspect of something. Maybe something like the “basics” of Photoshop or “Photoshop effects.”
Well, the Photoshop CS3 Bible has thrown all of that out the window and has taken on the massive task of attempting to teach you everything.
It’s a whopping 1200 pages and weighs in at a hefty 3.5 pounds. There really is just about everything you could ever need to know about Photoshop in here.
How to Cheat in Photoshop CS3
How to Cheat in Photoshop CS3 covers the specific topic of creating images out of other objects and photos. It cuts straight to the core of “photo”-shopping and is a must for anyone seriously pursuing the art of editing photographs.
2 Comments
chello
me too ![]()
i think i’ll buy “how to cheat on photoshop cs3″.
thanx for the review.
i love it.
GBU ^^














Thanks.
I believe tha I will buy Adobe Photoshop CS3 Classroom in a Book and How to Cheat in Photoshop CS3.
Thanks for the links.