As posted to C.O.L.A.
LINUX JOURNAL GUEST BOOK SIGNING, Booth 1520
Wednesday, March 3 11:00 am and 3:30 pm
Meet Michael J Hammel, author of the new SSC publication The Artists'
Guide to the GIMP. Mr. Hammel will be at LinuxWorld this spring
to sign and discuss his book with readers and GIMP enthusiasts.
The Artists' Guide to the GIMP covers all of the basics a new user
needs to get started, from detailed descriptions of Toolbox features to
using selections to a complete explanation of Layers and Channels.
Chapters on color functions and drawing and painting methods show how to
make the most of this wonderful alternative to similar applications
for other platforms. Several examples of plug-ins in high resolution,
four-color glossy prints serve as tutorials and inspiration to any reader.
Add to these the extensive discussions on printing and scanning, and the
result is a text that will be an integral part of any graphic artist's
tool chest. A CD-ROM is included with the book.
"Mr. Hammel has done a Really Good Thing for the community of
GIMP users. This book is very readable, especially for what is
essentially a users' manual, and brings the reader up to speed
quickly..... What this book will do, is show you what the GIMP can do
and how this tool can be mapped onto the image you see in your head."
--Computer Literacy on-line reviewer
Michael J. Hammel is a software developer and writer. With more than 10
years of experience working on systems from cellular networks to operating
systems software, he has the background needed to research and understand
the complex structure of the GIMP source code. Michael has showcased his
GIMP expertise with feature articles and cover graphics for the monthly
magazine Linux Journal.
Lisa Phillips
lisa@ssc.com
SSC Inc., Publishers
www.ssc.com
