A guide to the best Photoshop books around
There are so many fantastic books that make their way through the Photoshop Daily office, so here, we take a look at our favourites…
100% Photoshop
Steve Caplin
£25/$40
This is a fantastic tutorial-based book that looks at building up a photorealistic scene using no photography. Create everything from guitars to lightbulbs, watches to iPods, from scratch using just Photoshop’s tools.
Digital Art Revolution: Creating fine art with Photoshop
Scott Ligon
£22/$30
This book is aimed at Photoshop users of all levels, and has both tutorials and inspirational artwork from over 40 noted digital artists. It’s written in an easy-to-follow style and has lots of great tips.
Vampires
Scott Purdy
£15/$23
The latest in the Draw & Paint Fantasy Art series from Impact Books. This looks at various types of vampire and breaks down the key, identifying elements of each to help you improve your fantasy art skills.
Photoshop: Just The Skinny
Stephen Farnow
$10(PDF)/$25
Aimed at those who just want to get to grips with Photoshop as quickly as possible, with short four-page guides to the individual tools with easy-to-learn techniques for each.
Fairies: Art Studio
David Riché
£15/$25
If you like fairies, then this is the book for you. It comes with a disc built up of fairy characters in layered files, with accessories and backgrounds. You can use the art to practise digital colouring, or as a basis for your own creations.
How To Grab The Attention Of Art Directors & Editors By The Simple Use Of Postcards
Max Scratchmann
£16/$32
A very specific book that does what it says on the tin, focusing on how to use postcards as marketing tools for photographers, illustrators and designers. Written in an informal and honest manner.
Illustration 101
Max Scratchmann
£13/$25
Lots of top tips aimed at making a living as a freelance illustrator, covering everything from telephoning clients to creating e-zines.
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