One of the most accessible – yet detailed – step-by-step tutorials on the most recent version of the world’s leading image editing and manipulation tool. The book’s author has a loyal following, excellent rapport with readers, and the demonstrated ability to teach to most important features of a complicated product to the beginner. Includes a 16-page full-color insert of images from the book. New edition covers all the features and capabilities of the latest version of Adobe Photoshop. Adobe Photoshop is the world’s leading image manipulation software. Used by both professional and amateur graphic designers, it is the de facto standard for print and Web publishing. Sams Teach Yourself Adobe Photoshop in 24 Hours is an easily accessible tutorial that uses a friendly, conversational approach to teach readers the basics. Photoshop is an immense tool and can be intimidating for the beginning user, but the book makes it easy to learn the basic techniques involved in creating and manipulating images with Photoshop. Carla Rose has authored or co-authored more than two dozen computer books, including Maclopedia, Sams Teach Yourself Adobe Photoshop Elements 2 in 24 Hours and Sams Teach Yourself Digital Photography in 14 Days, as well as books on desktop publishing, telecommunications, and more. She is a contributing editor for Photoshop User magazine and has written for publications ranging from the Atlantic Fisherman to Adobe Magazine to The New Yorker.