"After years of badly designed software manuals we are now starting to see books come to life, and we'd put this on a pedestal above the best. Superb design, really clear illustrations, great photography and clean navigation." ephotozine.com
"[A] fine project-orientated approach to mastering CS5 skills. Three parts are presented in a series of stepped-up lessons that lead learners from beginning to advanced techniques, providing a software package of guided lessons based on real-world applications and problems. Over ten hours of accompanying movie tutorials reinforces the lesson plans, making this a top 'must' for any Photoshop learner who would self-study or supplement classroom studies."---BookWatch
"For the Photoshop CS5 user, Photoshop CS5: Essential Skills is necessary reference book for your software library. If you are new to Photoshop CS5, you'll truly find the real-life examples and step-by-step projects that the authors have so expertly structured in this self-study guide to be incredibly valuable. the perfect addition to the digital photographer's library."--Sacramento Book Review