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Here are a list of books and videos on Photoshop that I recommend. I've read each of these books and can say that they present the material clearly, and are of good value. I also know each of the authors personally and agree with their method of training.
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Adobe Photoshop CS Creative Studio
I love the format of this book. It has many great step-by-step examples of how to create really cool designs in Photoshop CS. What's most impressive are also how many variations are presented for each project. It really makes using Photoshop fun. Luanne Cohen is the author of this book and she has set the standard for how a step-by-step lesson ought to be. If you want to explore Photoshop and pick up some extra tips and tricks along the way, this is the book for you.
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Photoshop Studio
If you've never read a book by Bert Monroy, this should be your first. Bert is known for "drawing" photographs in Photoshop and the surprise in the book is -- he doesn't use only Photoshop. Illustrator is also a key application that Bert uses to get his work done. The best part of the book is learning how easy it can be to apply simple techniques to add realistic shadows and effects to your art.
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Digital Master
Everything I said about Photoshop Studio applies to this book as well. Bert takes you on another journey through Photoshop in ways that no one else can.
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Commercial Photoshop
Another book by Bert Monroy, this book not only turns you into a professional Photoshop artist, it also helps you save time and fun in the process.
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Real World Adobe Photoshop CS
Need to know everything there is to know about Photoshop CS? This book has it all -- and then some. David Blatner goes into detail about every feature you can find (and some you can't) in Photoshop CS. Real world examples and applications and a plethora of tips and tricks make this the best reference book you'll find on Photoshop.
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Real World Scanning and Halftones
If you have a scanner, you need this book. Period. From the day that I read this book, my scans suddenly got clearer, better, and reproduced perfectly. The author, David Blatner, spends considerable time explaining the machanics of pixels, halftones and how images are printed. If you ask me, it's required reading for any graphic designer.
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Adobe Scripting
You know that scripting will save you time, but you don't have the time to learn scripting. In this book, Chandler McWilliams makes it easy to understand scripting, and numerous examples throughout the book help you get started in automating your life.
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