Apple has taken iPhoto 08 to a whole new level. Now, in addition to handling upwards of 250,000 images, the program lets you easily categorize and navigate through those photos with a feature called "Events". Plus, new editing tools let you copy and paste adjustments between photos. Books and calendars have been improved, too, as has the program's ability to publish pictures on the Web. Apple makes it all sound easy: drag this, click that, and you're done. But you can still get lost, especially if you're a newcomer. iPhoto '08: The Missing Manual explains how to take advantage of all these powerful tools and new features without confusion or frustration. Bestselling authors David Pogue and Derrick Story give you a witty, objective, and clear-cut explanation of how things work, with plenty of undocumented tips and tricks for mastering the new iPhoto. Four sections help you import, organize, edit, share, and even take your photos:

• Digital Photography: The Missing Manual offers a course in picture-taking and digital cameras -- how to buy and use your digital camera, how to compose brilliant photos in various situations (sports, portraits, nighttime shots, even kid photography), and how to get the most out of batteries and memory cards.

• iPhoto Basics covers the fundamentals of getting your photos into iPhoto, organizing and filing them, searching and editing them.

• Meet Your Public teaches you all about slideshows, making or ordering prints, creating books, calendars and greeting cards, and sharing photos on web sites or by email.

• iPhoto Stunts explains how to turn photos into screen savers or desktop pictures, using plug-ins, managing Photo Libraries, and even getting photos to and from camera phones and Palm organizers.

You also learn how to build a personal web site built with iWeb, and much more in this comprehensive guide. It's the top-selling iPhoto book for good reason.

Amazon.com® Reader Reviews (Ranked by Helpfulness)

Average Amazon.com® Rating:  Based on 23 Ratings

iPhoto '08 - 2009-04-15
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I see no need for iPhoto '09, therefore I found this book ('08) to have all the answers adequately displayed. Well done by all involved.

Robert Greaige

Perfect Condition-Perfect Transaction - 2009-02-13
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iPhoto book was in outstanding condition. Lethargic delivery time but that was well put in a disclaimer prior to the purchase. This seller uses every last day in their 'delivery window'. Just so you know in case you are in a rush(which I was not). All in all, would do business again.

Great for someone migrating from PC environment - 2009-02-01
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I've done digital photo editing on PCs for a number of years, utilizing several different photo editors, so my photo library is large for a snapshot collector. My greatest fear was the thought of loosing control (not to mention individual photos) from my collection of original images, edited copies and finished albums of photos.

The Mac environment is easy to master and iPhoto is no exception but I was still concerned about moving my photos over to the Mac. Honestly, you can do the job safely without additional books but The Missing Manual provides so many strategies that ease the transition of photos (and your mind) that it is certainly worth it.

Specifically, iPhoto, the Missing Manual helped me a lot in organizing my old photos to best take advantage of the iPhoto filing system. There is never one best solution to organizing; The Missing Manual provides the background as well as lots of tips and variations so that the new file system can be customized to meet one's personal needs within the framework of iPhoto and Mac OS.

The other Missing Manuals are like this too; the mechanics of each application, feature and function are explained, short cuts and tips are introduced and best use strategies are provided. The explanations are a healthy step above a simplified introductionary overview but steer clear of excessively complicated trips into the obscurities of the operating system environment.

The iPhoto Missing Manual is a winner for anyone making the transition to the Mac environment.

Pricey but worth it. - 2009-04-24
Reviewer Rating:
Very much a generalist's approach; well written, color pictures and interesting. It could use some step by step algorithms to help with the procedures instruction. Get it, you need it.

Great book to keep near your mac. - 2009-04-07
Reviewer Rating:
You can search online for lots of tips and trick, BUT this book is great to keep handy or read anytime! I find this is nice reference tool to compliment iPhoto!

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