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Artists' Guide to the GIMP by Michael J. Hammel: the definitive manual for the free image manipulation and editing application for Unix-based systems such as Linux, Sun Solaris, SGI IRIX, and others. Beginning GIMP: From Novice to Professional by Akkana Peck (Author): Beginning GIMP: From Novice to Professional explains how to use the open source image manipulation program, GIMP version 2.4. Gimp 2 for Photographers: Image Editing with Open Source Software by Klaus Goelker: It covers the basics of image editing and guides the reader through the functions and tools of GIMP from simple adjustments to more advanced techniques with layers and masks. GIMP Essential Reference by Alex Harford: designed to fulfill a need for the computer expert. It is made to bring someone experienced in computers up to speed with the GNU Image Manipulation Program. It provides essential information on using this program effectively Gimp for Linux Bible by Cottrell Bryant, Stephanie Cottrell Bryant, Bryan Livingston (Contributor), Tillman Hodgson: Paperback - 700 pages Bk&Cd Rom edition (April 2000) GIMP Pocket Reference by Sven Neumann, Chuck Toporek: explains the numerous features of the GNU Image Manipulation Program--more affectionately known as The GIMP--and is the essential guide for designers working in a Linux/Unix environment Gimp: The Official Handbook by Karin Kylander, Olof S. Kylander: explains virtually everything about this robust, flexible, and freely available graphics editor. Within the nearly 900 glossy pages, users of all levels can learn how to use and become productive with all the tools, filters, scripts, and effects, beginning with how to compile GIMP for a given system GIMP: Visual QuickStart Guide by Phyllis Davis: Textbook Binding - 304 pages 1 edition (March 15, 2000) Grokking the GIMP by Carey Bunks, Laurie Petrycki: overs the GIMP in depth, and complex tasks are intuitively presented and explained using an interactive approach. In addition to emphasizing the theory and core concepts of image manipulation, "Grokking the GIMP" beautifully illustrates the practical aspects of working with digital images Guerrilla Guide to Great Graphics With the Gimp by David D. Busch: hows beginning-to-advanced image designers creative ways to transform ordinary images into triumphant prizewinners using the most popular graphics package for Linux Sams Teach Yourself GIMP in 24 Hours by Joshua Pruitt, Ramona Pruitt: teaches graphic art techniques and web media creation using GIMP The Artist's Guide to GIMP Effects by Michael Hammel: In The Artist's Guide to GIMP Effects, artists and graphics professionals will learn how to use the GIMP and its tools to produce specific effects. The GIMP for Linux and Unix: Visual QuickStart Guide by Phyllis Davis: readers will learn everything they need to know to create, edit, manipulate, and print professional-quality graphics
