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First Printing: August 2005

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Dedication

This book is for Barb and Josh.

About the Authors

Daniel Giordan is an artist and designer who works as the design director for AOL Web Properties, coordinating the publishing designs for online properties such as Netscape, CompuServe, MapQuest, AIM, ICQ, and others. In addition to this book, he has authored four other books on Photoshop, including The Art of Photoshop , Using Photoshop , and Dynamic Photoshop . He has written other books addressing subjects such as Dreamweaver, Kai's PowerTools, and general design subjects. Dan also writes a monthly column for Photoshop User magazine.

With a master's degree in fine arts, Dan also paints and works with photography while indulging an excessive interest in capturing every moment of his son's life on film.

Doug Nelson is the man Photoshop book publishers and authors call on to vet their books. He is a Photoshop alpha- and beta-tester and has written a monthly techniques column for Photoshop Fix magazine. His website, RetouchPRO.com, is responsible for introducing thousands to a new hobby, hundreds to a new career, and at least two to a new spouse.

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