GIMP

Takes a visual approach to teaching the Gnu Image Manipulation Program (GIMP), presenting easy, step-by-step directions with b&w and color illustrations that take the mystery out of complicated features. Coverage includes selecting colors, painting lines and shapes, layering, creating composite images, and working with text. Other subjects are creating images for the Web, and printing and output. Includes a glossary. Davis is a writer, graphics and Web designer, teacher, and software developer. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)