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This article is from February 29, 2008, and is no longer current.

New Book by Matt Kloskowski Takes on "The Most Powerful Feature in Adobe Photoshop"

If you want to use Adobe® Photoshop® like a pro, then you have to master the Photoshop tool that the pros rely on most – Layers. That’s the rationale behind Layers: The Complete Guide to Adobe Photoshop’s Most Powerful Feature – the latest book by world-class Photoshop instructor and author, Matt Kloskowski. Written in casual, easy-to-understand language, Layers shows Photoshop users of all skill levels the tips and techniques they not only need to succeed, but to excel.
Described by the author as, “the Photoshop book I wish had been around when I was learning Photoshop,” Layers covers such topics as working with and managing multiple layers, building multi-layer images, blending layers together, and layer masking in a clear, concise, fully-illustrated style that makes learning easy and fun. Additionally, the book delves into layers-based photo retouching and design techniques that save valuable time and produce stunning results.
Layers: The Complete Guide to Adobe Photoshop’s Most Powerful Feature is published by Peachpit Press and currently available on Amazon.com, Barnesandnoble.com, and on Kelbytraining.com. The cover price for the new book is $39.99.
About Matt Kloskowski
Matt Kloskowski is a Photoshop guru whose books, videos, and classes have simplified the way thousands of people work on digital photos and images, and his clear and concise teaching style has made him one of the world’s top go-to guys for Photoshop training and education. He is one of the co-hosts of PhotoshopUser TV, the host of both the Adobe Photoshop CS3 Killer Tips and Adobe Lightroom® Killer Tips podcasts, and the author of numerous books, including the Photoshop CS2 Speed Clinic and the Photoshop Elements Retouching and Restoration Book. Matt has built a massive portfolio of educational DVDs, online training courses, and magazine articles for Photoshop User magazine. Additionally, he is a full-time education and curriculum developer for the National Association of Photoshop Professionals, as well as an instructor at the world’s premier Photoshop event, Photoshop World, and other Photoshop and digital photography at workshops and conferences around the world.
About Kelby Training
Kelby Training is the premier source for training and educational resources by the world’s most respected industry experts. The educational resources on Kelbytraining.com follow the highest standards of quality and reliability, and all content has been evaluated to ensure it is clear, concise, and approachable by beginners and seasoned pros alike. What sets Kelby Training instructors and content developers apart is that they are not just academics or authors, they’re working creative professionals that understand the everyday needs of those that use technology for work or creative expression. Learn more at https://www.Kelbytraining.com.

David Blatner and Anne-Marie Concepción are the co-hosts of InDesignSecrets.com, publishers of InDesign Magazine, and producers of The InDesign Conference.
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