I purchased both this book and the second volume. I can best describe the value of Kelby's books by telling you the following story. I thought I was lending these books to a good friend who's a very highly experienced and gifted professional photographer. After a couple of days he called me and told me how much he liked the books and that it was so nice of me to let him have them! Guess I'm buying them again. Both of us really like Kelby's sense of humor - reminds us of our own conversations. I found the Photoshop sharpening techniques he describes to be superior to all the ways I've tried. Just this one little trick more than paid for the book. Kelby's photos alone make the books a worthwile purchase. I would highly recommend these books as required reading for anyone starting out. They'll most certainly be useful for experienced photographers as well.
2008-08-12 - Cheesy and Trite
I am an Art educator at the university level and a collegue recommended this book as a text for my Digital Photography class. I purchased it for review and was totally disappointed. If I wanted a book of tasteless humor I would have asked for one. It is insulting and dumbed down to a degree that may explain the popularity and success it has achieved. That being said, for my pains I did learn one photoshop shortcut.
2008-08-11 - LOVE it! learn alot from knowing nothing....
i love this book because it doesnt give me headach. most book i always have to take a break.. this book teach me alot. i just want to keep reading it. i was kinda sad that it's over at the last page. I bought a camera.. it's on the way now.. this help me know the basic of the camera. its great for beginner.
2008-08-11 - Unusual helpful
I read this book with great pleasure. It is a must for every beginer.
2008-08-07 - digital info on an old brain
have recently purchased an SLR Nikon camera. love the thing but know that I am not using it to the full potential.
I am hoping this book is my aanswer to all my woes.
I have looked it over and it appears to be user friendly and that is always a help.
I am pleased with my choice.
2008-08-14 - Great Resource
2008-08-12 - Cheesy and Trite
