Photoshop Elements 2 Restoration and Retouching

* Presents the capabilities of Photoshop Elements in an easy-to-understand language geared to the home user
* Enables readers to restore damaged archival photos, repair scratches and tears, enhance color, and correct poor exposure
* Makes the reader a digital plastic surgeon who can correct wrinkles, blemishes, figure flaws, and "bad hair days"
* Includes information about printing, storing, and protecting images
* Appeals to the growing market of consumers interested in genealogy and preserving family heritage

Regarding Photoshop Elements as having nearly the functionality of Photoshop proper, a computer instructor at Temple University and corporate training centers explains to average users how to use this professional-quality photo editing tool. She includes many color illustrations of techniques and a glossary. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Laurie Ulrich has a background in fine arts as well as extensive professional experience in graphic and Web design. She is the author of two books on Photoshop and has written extensively on other topics from Microsoft Office to Web design. Laurie also conducts Photoshop classes at universities, corporate training centers, and privately, for growing businesses, non-profit organizations, and home users.