Paint Shop Pro 6 Power!

Rating:
Summary: Comprehensive
Review: Very thorough, easy to understand instructions and explanations.

However, I've heard the claim that Paint Shop Pro is an "easier" substitute for Photoshop. This claim is ridiculous. Paint Shop Pro is an excellent program, probably the best in its class. But it's not in the same class as Photoshop.

If you work at or aspire to a professional level in photography or graphic arts, bite the bullet and learn Photoshop. There is no substitute.

If you need only simple to intermediate tools, Paint Shop Pro is excellent, and this is a great book for learning it.