Photoshop Elements 6 for Mac: The Missing Manual

Photoshop Elements 6 for Mac: The Missing Manual is a very straight forward book. Set out for the medium experienced user. It explains the differences between Photoshop and this version of Elements. It explained the whys of using Bridge verses iPhoto and how each program complimented each other. I read it slowly using examples and now feel quite comfortable using the Elements program. Each tool is explained. It may be too simplified for the experienced user but she has identified her audience and has written a concise, easy to follow book. The illustrations compliment the writing. I recommend this book.

This is an excellent book for anyone interested in digital photography. All missing manual series books are excellent.

Scanning this book gave me the right impression that it contains a lot of detailed information. Reading specific paragraphs confirmed my suspicion that the book does a good job of explaining specific processes. I do not have experience with other products so I cannot offer a comparative opinion. I found the information I needed when I needed it. That makes me think it is a good book

Although Photoshop Elements 6 comes with a fairly good manual of its own, this book is a must for those of us who wish to use the application in the most efficient manner. Ms Brundage shows how to manipulate and improve your digital images with the full power of PE 6's many, many features. The book gives hints and tips that are not found in the application's own, rather abbreviated manual and it's much easier to follow. You can't go wrong getting a copy for a reference. If you order the PE 6 application, you should add this book to go along with it.

Insofar as I have used it, I find it helpful but think the index is a little weak. It is a very good reference tool for the learner of the program, which is what I am. A more sophisticated users of Photoshop Elements may find it a bit lacking, as friend of mine did who looked at it and determined some steps in the lessons on layers were not included. I found the lessons about moving through the layers a bit difficult. (Maybe that's just me!).