Foreword

I usually don't buy or recommend new digital photography or Photoshop books, for two main reasons: One, there is a ton of free how-to information on the Web; two, just about everything that can be said about every possible digital photography subject has been said in many books.

This book is one of the few exceptions, which is why I put this thought in its own separate paragraph; it's that important.

If you are in a bookstore, I recommend that you proceed to checkout with the book in hand. If you are reading this post on my blog, or if you have already purchased Lee's book, you, as well as the person in the bookstore, are in for a real educational treat, because Lee will take you on a complete journey into the magical world of digital imaging. ...

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