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Photoshop CS4 The Missing Manual

Author: 
Lesa Snider
Publisher: 
O'Reilly Media
Published Date: 
December 2008
ISBN: 
978-0-596-52296-4
Pages: 
776
Rating: 
5

Anyone will tell you that Photoshop is a monster program. I would consider myself a long time and proficient PSD user and yet I still discover or rediscover features on a regular basis. Fortunately PSD CS4 The Missing Manual will help you tame the beast one tasty treat at a time! This was my first foray into the Missing Manual Series and I was not disappointed. It is a hefty companion at nearly 800 pages but nothing less could begin to tame the beast. However, any would-be dragon slayer need not fear! The Missing Manual is for beginners and seasoned veterans alike. The author starts with the very basics- the user interface and tools and builds mightily from there. No stone is left unturned. For those who are no stranger to PSD there is still plenty to be gleaned from this rich manual. The book is very well organized so you can jump to what interests you most. The author provides plenty of information on shortcuts and little known features to challenge your experience.

Adobe InDesign CS4 one-on-one

Author: 
Deke McClelland with David Futato
Publisher: 
Deke Press
Published Date: 
November 2008: 1stEd
ISBN: 
978-0-596-52191-2
Pages: 
530
Rating: 
5

This one-on-one on InDesign manual is a spectacular resource for any designer, and particularly one just starting out.  The practical and useful tools included on nearly every page make this book a worthwhile investment and excellent source of expanding how-to knowledge.  

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