Book excerpt: This comprehensive 320-page book covers over 150 topics in depth-and includes over 1000 drawings and full-color photographs to illustrate step-by-step instructions. The text covers everything from choosing the right digital camera, to photo composition, to how to correct and improve digital images, to advanced imaging techniques such as professional retouching, montage, and special effects. It also features detailed advice on how to print digital images successfully, and how to output them to other devices and applications. With the range of topics covered, the book is a great gift for both the newcomer to digital photography and the experienced photographer looking to master the craft.