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This page is a non-exhaustive list of published books about GIMP, as reported by the community.
🛈 These books are not endorsed by the GIMP project. We simply list what we are notified of. Descriptions are publisher’s and do not necessarily reflect what developers thought (if they read the book at all).
⚠️ We are missing many books published the last few years. To add a book to this list, please report the same information as other books on the page.
Author: Bernard ‘t Hooft
ISBN-13: 978-1790584215
Format: Paperback (239pp.)
Publisher/Date: Self-published/November 2018
Website: amazon.com/Ultimate-GIMP-2-10-Guide-Professional/dp/1790584213/
Description: Learn photo editing, retouching, and e-book cover design in GIMP 2.10 in easy steps, no previous knowledge required. This book accompanies the free 7-hour GIMP video course on the author’s YouTube channel: Graphic design for Free.
Author: Phillip Whitt
ISBN-13: 978-1-484204-04-7
Format: Paperback (308pp.), EPUB, MOBI, PDF
Publisher/Date: Apress/2014
Website: www.apress.com/9781484204047
Description: Beginning Photo Retouching & Restoration Using GIMP teaches readers how to digitally retouch and restore damaged photographs with GIMP 2.8 - the free high end alternative to expensive image editing programs. The exercise photos in the book are available to download for the reader to follow along.
Authors: Olivier Lecarme, Karine Delvare
Format: Paperback, 676pp.
ISBN-10: N/A
ISBN-13: 978-1-59327-383-5
Publisher/Date: No Starch Press/2013
Website: nostarch.com/gimp
Description: GIMP is a free alternative to Adobe Photoshop with tons of professional-grade features. But with so many powerful tools and menu options, GIMP can be difficult to master. Whether you’re struggling to get started or trying to master some of GIMP’s more complex features, you’ll find the answers you’re looking for in The Book of GIMP.
Author: Kat Landreth
Format: PDF ebook
ISBN-10: N/A
ISBN-13: N/A
Publisher/Date: Self-published/May 2013
Website: howtogimp.com/gimp-book/
Description: A beginner’s guide to using GIMP for photo editing, and basic graphics like using text on images. The book starts from the very beginning. You’ll work through clearly written tutorials using over 30 high quality practice images to learn everything from drawing simple shapes, to using advanced tools like layers, and layer masks. You’ll learn how to use tools effectively, rather than on memorizing steps in tutorials. By the end of the book, you’ll be ready to follow and adapt online tutorials with ease. You’ll even have the confidence to use GIMP without tutorials.
Author: Michael J. Hammel
Format: Horizontal, 320pp.
ISBN-10: 1593274149
ISBN-13: 978-1-59327-414-6
Publisher/Date: No Starch Press/June 2012
Website: nostarch.com/gimp2
Description: The Artist’s Guide to GIMP teaches you how to use GIMP without a tedious list of menu paths and options. Instead, as you follow along with Michael J. Hammel’s step-by-step instructions, you’ll learn to produce professional-looking advertisements, apply impressive photographic effects, and design cool logos and text effects. These extensively illustrated tutorials are perfect for hands-on learning or as templates for your own artistic experiments.
Authors: Jan Smith, Roman Joost
Format: Paperback, 352pp.
ISBN-10: 1-43023-168-8
ISBN-13: 978-1-43023-168-4
Publisher/Date: Apress/2012
Website: www.apress.com/9781430231684
Description: GIMP for Absolute Beginners gives us an easy way to use the power of GIMP, and enjoy digital photography and graphics without worrying about application features.
Author: Juan Manuel Ferreyra
Format: Paperback, 408pp.
ISBN-10: 1-84951202-7
ISBN-13: 978-1-84951202-2
Publisher/Date: Packt Publishing/March 2011
Website: www.packtpub.com/gimp-2-6-cookbook/book
Description: This book is packed with answers to get you preparing great images with the GIMP immediately. Even if you are a relative novice to this powerhouse application, the straightforward instructions will guide you through the tasks to unleash your true creativity without being hindered by the system.
Author: Akkana Peck
Format: Paperback, 584pp.
ISBN-10: 1-43021-070-2
ISBN-13: 978-1-43021-070-2
Publisher/Date: Apress/December 2008
Website: gimpbook.com/
Description: A complete guide to image editing with GIMP, beginning with basic photo manipulation procedures, simple drawing and selection techniques, then proceeding to more advanced concepts such as layer masks, color adjustment, blending modes, stitching panoramas, image stacking, and writing simple GIMP scripts and plug-ins. The second edition adds more advanced tutorials and discusses some of the changes in GIMP 2.6.
Author: Frederick L. Chipkin
Format: Spiral-bound, 112pp.
ISBN-10: 0-97273-172-5
ISBN-13: 978-0-97273-172-0
Publisher/Date: Origin inc/2008
Website: origininc.tripod.com/GIMP/GIMP_BOOK_MAIN/GBOOK.htm
Description: The book GIMP for Textile Design is a collection of lessons that will take you from simple textile design techniques to the more advanced design techniques needed to take on the most challenging textile design projects. Everything is explained in a simple uniform manner so that nothing is overwhelming to the textile designer just starting out and so that the more experienced textile designer can grasp key concepts more quickly.
Author: Michael J. Hammel
Format: Paperback, 348pp.
ISBN-10: 1-59327-121-2
ISBN-13: 978-1-59327-153-4
Publisher/Date: No Starch Press/August 2007
Website: www.graphics-muse.org/artistsguide/
Description: The Artist’s Guide To GIMP Effects is a tutorial filled expedition into the powerful open-source graphics design tool, the GNU Image Manipulation Program. Tutorials cover the gamut of design topics, from Web design and Photographic techniques to Advertising and Interface design. The Artist’s Guide To GIMP Effects is the follow-up text to the first book ever published on GIMP, The Artist’s Guide to the GIMP.
Author: Klaus Gölker
Format: Paperback, 200pp.
ISBN-10: 1-93395-203-2
ISBN-13: 978-1-93395-203-1
Publisher/Date: Rocky Nook/November 2006
Website: www.rockynook.com/books/20.html
Description: This book has evolved from the classroom materials which the author developed and taught in courses and workshops on image editing with the GIMP. It covers the basics of image editing and guides the reader through the functions and tools of the GIMP from simple adjustments to more advanced techniques of working with layers and masks. The more important editing functions are presented in individual workshops. Moreover, the book covers the stitching of panoramic images and preparation of high-quality black and white images.
Author: Akkana Peck
Format: Paperback, 552pp.
ISBN: 1-59059-587-4
Publisher/Date: Apress/May 2006
Website: gimpbook.com/
Description: A complete guide to image editing with GIMP, beginning with basic photo manipulation procedures, simple drawing and selection techniques, then proceeding to more advanced concepts such as layer masks, color adjustment, blending modes, stitching panoramas, image stacking, and writing simple GIMP scripts and plug-ins. Covers version 2.2 plus a look ahead to 2.4.
Author: Michael J. Hammel
Format: Paperback, 376pp.
ISBN: 0-130-19114-0
Publisher/Date: Pearson Education/April 2001
Website: authors.phptr.com/essential/gimp/
Description: This concise, example-rich guide shows Web professionals exactly how to create high-quality graphics with GIMP. It delivers no-nonsense, practical coverage based on real-world projects you can see and download from the above mentioned web site. Master layers, selections and masks, text, color management, drawing, painting, image maps, animation, working from scans, using effects and rendering filters - even scripting.
Author: Sven Neumann
Format: Paperback, 97pp.
ISBN: 1-565-92731-1
Publisher/Date: O’Reilly & Associates, Incorporated/August 2000
Website: shop.oreilly.com/product/9781565927315.do
Description: The GIMP Pocket Reference explains the numerous features of the GNU Image Manipulation Program - and is the essential guide for designers working in a Linux/Unix environment. This handy reference covers GIMP version 1.2. It explains the function of every menu item and offers tips for everyday use. The GIMP Pocket Reference is available in English, German, Dutch and French versions.
Author: Carey Bunks
Format: Paperback, 352pp.
ISBN: 0-735-70924-6
Publisher/Date: Pearson Education/February 2000
Website: gimp-savvy.com/BOOK/index.html
Description: Grokking the GIMP is for the serious user of the GNU Image Manipulation Program, a premiere digital image editing and painting program. It covers GIMP in depth, and complex tasks are intuitively presented and explained using an interactive approach. In addition to emphasizing the theory and core concepts of image manipulation, Grokking the GIMP beautifully illustrates the practical aspects of working with digital images. This fully 4-color book presents nine major projects and a collection of many smaller ones that illustrate the core and advanced uses of this powerful open-source application. Numbered steps and an abundance of color images walk the reader through real-world examples of color correction, image enhancement, collage, photo montage, rendering, and web-graphics creation. The entire book is available on-line at the above mentioned website.
Author: David D. Busch
Format: Paperback, 370pp.
ISBN: 0-7615-2407-X
Publisher/Date: Premier Press (Prima Tech)/January 2000
Website: N/A
Description: Guerrilla Guide to Great Graphics with the GIMP shows beginning-to-advanced image designers creative ways to transform ordinary images into triumphant prizewinners using the most popular graphics package for Linux. It also shows non-designers how to create or manipulate graphics for many uses. This book is filled with easy-to-follow techniques and tips for using the advanced features that will spark your creativity and lead to amazing graphics.
Authors: Olof S. Kylander, Karin Kylander
Format: Paperback, 895pp.
ISBN: 1-576-10520-2
Publisher/Date: Coriolis Value/November 1999
Website: n/a
Description: Comprehensively covers the program by teaching readers all aspects ranging from installing, to scripting, to working faster and more efficiently through shortcuts. Thoroughly covers one of the most powerful aspects of GIMP filters, including how to create images invoking Cubism, Van Gogh, embossing, warping, rippling, glass tile, and fractals. While this book does not teach readers how to be artists, it offers plenty of examples to inspire new ideas and grab on to the power and versatility of the application. Gimp: The Official Handbook is written by two Gimp experts and is the most comprehensive source of information available on this freely distributed image-manipulation program for the Open Source community. The only book to teach the entire program, including all built-in filters and third-party plug-ins. Beats the competition by teaching the program from cover to cover. Other books gloss over key features and focus on learning the program quickly, or are theoretical and provide no practical information on the product.The entire book is available on-line at the aforementioned website.
Author: Alex Harford
Format: Paperback, 373pp.
ISBN: 0-735-70911-4
Publisher/Date: Pearson Education/November 1999
Website: N/A
Description: Gimp Essential Reference will show users how to quickly become familiar with the advanced user interface using a table-heavy format that will allow users to find what they’re looking for quickly. Gimp Essential Reference is for users working with GIMP who know what they want to accomplish, but don’t know exactly how to do it.
Author: Michael J. Hammel
Format: Paperback, 340pp.
ISBN: 1-578-31011-3
Publisher/Date: Specialized Systems Consultants, Incorporated/December 1998
Website: www.artistsguidetogimp.com/
Description: 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 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.
Author: kolektiv
ISBN-13: N/A
Format: PDF (709pp.)
Publisher/Date: Self-published / Oct 2015
Licence: GNU FDL 1.2
Website: www.root.cz/knihy/gimp-uzivatelska-prirucka-1/
Description: Learn photo editing, retouching and so on, in Gimp 2.8, no previous knowledge is required. Made for students in high school.
Author: Petr Němec
ISBN-13: 978-80-251-3815-1
Format: PDF (272pp.)
Publisher/Date: Computer Press/January 2013
Website: www.knihydobrovsky.cz/e-kniha/gimp-2-8-uzivatelska-prirucka-pro-zacinajici-grafiky-227838474
Description: Are you new to graphic design or have you decided to switch to GIMP as a free alternative to other graphics editors? Do you need new inspiration for your next work? This book guides you through GIMP’s user interface and tools and demonstrates their practical use on specific projects. The Graphic Designer’s Beginner’s Guide is not only a collection of step-by-step procedures but also a foundation for developing the creative skills that will enable you to turn your ideas into reality with GIMP. On specific projects, you will learn how to accurately and quickly create graphics from scratch, design logos and icons, animate your own animations, and creatively use the tools that GIMP offers.
Author: Vlastimil Modr
ISBN-13: 978-80-251-3032-2
Format: PDF (272pp.)
Publisher/Date: Computer Press/January 2013
Website: www.knihydobrovsky.cz/e-kniha/333-tipu-a-triku-pro-gimp-227838451
Description: Intrigued by the capabilities of the free GIMP graphics editor, but don’t have the time or inclination to read classic manuals from A to Z? Do you need a tailored procedure or tip from time to time? Would you like to expand your horizons and work efficiency in GIMP?
Author: Lubomír Čevela
ISBN-13: 978-80-251-3582-2
Format: PDF (200pp.)
Publisher/Date: Computer Press/September 2012
Website: www.knihydobrovsky.cz/kniha/digitalni-fotografie-v-programu-gimp-83505
Description: An experienced photographer and author of a number of professional articles, he will introduce readers to various options for using most of the functions of the GIMP program for processing digital photos. In a clear way, he will describe step-by-step individual activities, from common adjustments to completely original procedures, during which he will reveal the unexpected possibilities provided by this most popular freely available program.
Author: Alberto Garcia Briz
ISBN-13: 979-8-815643-80-2
Format: Paperback (200pp.)
Publisher/Date: Independently Published / May 2022
Website: libros.agbdesign.es/libros-propios/blanco-y-negro-con-gimp/
Description: Diez años después de la publicación de la primera edición, este libro supone una actualización a las nuevas versiones de esta potente aplicación gratuita para la edición de imagen, introduciendo nuevas técnicas y herramientas, orientadas a la conversión a blanco y negro. En este libro encontrarás: - Un vistazo rápido por la interfaz de GIMP - El uso de algunas técnicas útiles con la aplicación - Conceptos básicos sobre imagen digital - Diferentes formas de conversión a blanco y negro - Múltiples ejemplos descritos paso a paso - Un nuevo anexo dedicado al color creativo
Author: Alberto Garcia Briz
ISBN-13: 978-1-499181-46-3
Format: Paperback (116pp.), epub
Publisher/Date: Independently Published / Apr 2014
Website: libros.agbdesign.es/libros-propios/niveles-y-curvas-con-gimp-2a-ed/
Description: La mayoría de programas de edición fotográfica incluyen una serie de herramientas muy potentes para la mejora de nuestras imágenes.
Entre ellas, destacan el Histograma, como herramienta de análisis básico, y los ajustes de Niveles y Curvas. El ajuste de niveles permite una primera corrección de iluminaciones y colores. El ajuste de Curvas, por su parte, añade la flexibilidad de poder controlar prácticamente cada tono o color por separado.
Partiendo de una descripción básica de estas herramientas, este libro va introduciendo diferentes conceptos con complejidad creciente, para presentar desde ediciones sencillas como las correcciones de iluminación o contraste, hasta las avanzadas como el virado de color, la simulación de película tradicional o la calibración básica de una impresora casera.
Esta segunda edición incluye contenidos ampliados. Entre ellos, una sección dedicada al uso de las máscaras.
Author: Laura Raya González and José Luis Raya Cabrera
ISBN-13: 978-84-9964-231-4
Format: Paperback (210 pp)
Publisher/Date: Grupo editorial ra-ma / 2013
Website: www.ra-ma.es/libro/domine-gimp-manual-practico_49130/
Description: Este libro está dedicado a todos aquellos interesados en el diseño digital y retoque fotográfico mediante el ordenador. El enfoque de software libre utilizando el programa GIMP proporciona al lector el conocimiento necesario para poder realizar las tareas, desde las más básicas hasta las más elevadas, con un software gratuito. GIMP, con características similares a Photoshop u otros softwares de pago, se ha convertido en uno de los programas de retoque fotográfico más utilizados, tanto en el sector amateur como en el profesional. En este libro se verán las principales herramientas y opciones proporcionadas por GIMP, así como todos los pasos necesarios a realizar para hacer un buen retoque fotográfico. Un enfoque eminentemente práctico permitirá al usuario ir probando cada una de las opciones disponibles en GIMP y, al finalizar el libro, obtendrá un amplio conjunto de diseños y retoques fotográficos realizados por usted mismo.
Author: Alberto García Briz
Format: Paperback, 104pp.
ISBN-10: 1-48481-377-4
ISBN-13: 978-1-48481-377-5
Publisher/Date: CreateSpace/2013
Website: www.createspace.com/4259936
Description: Explanations of histogram, levels and curves tools, towards their application for image improvement and advanced edition (traditional colouring, film simulation, etc.)
Author: Jan Smith and Roman Joost
ISBN-13: 978-84-4153-204-5
Format: Paperback (256 pp)
Publisher/Date: Anaya multimedia / 2012
Website: www.agapea.com/Jan-Smith/Aprende-GIMP-9788441532045-i.htm
Description: No hay nada más emocionante que transformar una imagen normal y corriente en una buena o, incluso, en una excelente imagen. Con GIMP, la valiosa aplicación de software libre y gratuita para la creación de imágenes gráficas y digitales, esta conversión se hace realidad de forma sencilla. Este libro le enseñará los fundamentos necesarios para utilizar GIMP 2.8 y mejorar sus imágenes y fotografías, desde realizar pequeñas modificaciones y retoques hasta crear magníficas pinturas y dibujos. Si ya está familiarizado con GIMP y le gustaría aprender más, este libro resolverá todas las dudas relacionadas con el programa y le guiará para que se convierta en un experto a través de numerosos trucos y consejos. Un libro práctico tanto para usuarios de Windows, como de Mac y Linux. Dirigido a diseñadores ocasionales y aficionados, fotógrafos entusiastas, amantes del diseño gráfico e ilustradores incipientes para que disfruten de GIMP y creen de forma fácil y sencilla creativos diseños gráficos e increíbles fotografías digitales.
Author: Alberto García Briz
Format: Paperback, 232pp.
ISBN-10: 1-47835-391-0
ISBN-13: 978-1-47835-391-1
Publisher/Date: CreateSpace/2012
Website: www.createspace.com/3954818
Description: This book (only available in Spanish) describes how to use free software GIMP for the conversion of digital pictures to black and white photography. Main methods are discussed and applied in multiple step-by-step examples.
Author: Jürgen Wolf
Format: Paperback/eBook, 923pp.
ISBN-13: 978-3-8362-6588-1
Publisher/Date: Rheinwerk/2019
Website: www.rheinwerk-verlag.de/gimp-2-10-das-umfassende-handbuch/
Description: Mit diesem umfassenden Handbuch bleiben keine Fragen offen: Sie lernen GIMP von A bis Z kennen und erfahren, was wirklich in der Software steckt. Egal, ob Sie Ihre Fotos bearbeiten, Montagen erstellen oder Grafiken für die eigene Website gestalten wollen, hier finden Sie schnell und zuverlässig Antwort auf Ihre Fragen.
Author: Robert Klaßen
Format: Paperback/eBook, 382pp.
ISBN-13: 978-3-8362-6583-6
Publisher/Date: Rheinwerk/2018
Website: www.rheinwerk-verlag.de/gimp-2-10-der-praktische-einstieg/
Description: Dieses Buch ist Ihr direkter Einstieg in GIMP 2.10! Schritt für Schritt lernen Sie die Welt von GIMP kennen und erfahren, wie vielfältig Sie die zahlreichen Werkzeuge und Funktionen einsetzen können: Bildkorrektur und -retusche, Fotomontagen, Buttons und Logos für das Web u.v.m. Zahlreiche Workshops zeigen Ihnen ganz genau, wie es geht.
Author: Bettina K. Lechner
Format: Paperback/eBook, 408pp.
ISBN-13: 978-3-95561-475-1
Publisher/Date: O’Reilly/2014
Website: oreilly.de/produkt/gimp-2-8/
Description: Bettina K. Lechner ist seit über 15 Jahren IT-Trainerin mit den Schwerpunkten Bildbearbeitung, Grafik und Webdesign. Als langjährige GIMP-Dozentin weiß sie genau, wo Anwender konkrete Hilfe benötigen, wo die Stolpersteine liegen und was GIMP-Einsteiger hellauf begeistert. All diese Erfahrungen sind in das vorliegende Buch eingeflossen, das zu den Klassikern unter den GIMP-Büchern zählt.
Author: Kay Richter
Format: eBook, 256pp.
ISBN-13: 978-3-86899-857-3
Publisher/Date: O’Reilly/2013
Website:
Description: the book (in German) introduces readers to the basics of using GIMP, from importing to editing to printing.
Authors: Olivier Lecarme, Karine Delvare
Format: Hardcover, 732pp.
ISBN-10: 2-74402305-1
ISBN-13: 978-2-74402305-7
Publisher/Date: Pearson Education/April 2011
Website: www.pearson.fr/livre/?GCOI=27440100358850
Description: A complete user manual and a reference to GIMP features that explains basics of digital imaging, retouching photos, creating animations, preparing pictures for publishing on the Web etc.
Author: Julien Pons
Format: Paperback, 300pp.
ISBN: 2746028565
Date: October 2005
Website: www.julienpons.fr
Description: An in-depth reference for GIMP that, like the rest of French publisher ENI’s Studio Factory series, is aimed at the professional user. This book covers the interface, GIMP functions, and GIMP concepts such as layers and drawables, and also includes a chapter for Photoshop users migrating to The GIMP.
Author: Cédric Gemy
Format: Paperback, 256pp.
ISBN: 2-9521703-1-2
Date: January 2005
Website: n/a
Description: This book in French, released under the Free Documentation License, contains loads of tips and tutorials for GIMP, as well as giving a thorough tour of the main tools and features. It is in its second edition, and has recently been updated to cover GIMP 2.2.
Author: Błażej Witkowski
ISBN: 978-8328355088
Format: Paperback, PDF, ePub, Mobi
Publisher/Date: Helion / 2019-07-23
Website: helion.pl/ksiazki/gimp-niesamowite-efekty-blazej-witkowski,gimpne.htm
External reviews: lubimyczytac.pl/ksiazka/4946156/gimp-niesamowite-efekty
Description: Darmowy program graficzny GIMP jest fantastycznym narzędziem do rysowania i tworzenia projektów - o ile potrafisz właściwie i z pomysłem wykorzystać jego możliwości. Wypracowywanie własnych ciekawych rozwiązań wymaga jednak mnóstwo czasu, a porady i triki proponowane w popularnych internetowych poradnikach nie zapewniają spektakularnych efektów. Jeśli chcesz szybko i bezproblemowo podnieść jakość Twoich prac, a dodatkowo zapewnić sobie sporą porcję praktycznej, przydatnej na co dzień wiedzy, sięgnij po tę książkę. Znajdziesz w niej mnóstwo rzetelnych informacji, których zastosowanie pozwoli Ci wzbudzić zachwyt wśród odbiorców Twoich dzieł.
Author: Błażej Witkowski
ISBN: 978-83-283-4802-8
Format: Paperback, PDF, ePub, Mobi
Publisher/Date: Helion / 2019-01-29
Website: helion.pl/ksiazki/gimp-poznaj-swiat-grafiki-komputerowej-blazej-witkowski,gimpkp.htm
External reviews: lubimyczytac.pl/ksiazka/4879591/gimp-poznaj-swiat-grafiki-komputerowej)
Description: Program graficzny GIMP od lat uważany jest za doskonałe narzędzie do obróbki zdjęć. Co więcej, jest to program darmowy. Jeśli nie chcesz płacić grubej forsy za Adobe Photoshopa, a zależy Ci na cyfrowym retuszu Twoich fotografii i tworzeniu własnych grafik rastrowych, nie znajdziesz nic lepszego. Wersja 2.10 zaspokoi wszystkie Twoje wymagania i pozwoli Ci osiągnąć efekty, o jakich nawet nie śniłeś. Wystarczy tylko opanować zasadę działania programu i poznać jego imponujące możliwości. Nie musisz mieć żadnego doświadczenia, ta książka pewnie poprowadzi Cię przez labirynt najważniejszych zagadnień.
Author: Jadwiga Pawluk
ISBN: -
Format: PDF
Publisher/Date: Fundacja Rozwoju Społeczeństwa Informacyjnego / 2012
Website: mat.ug.edu.pl/~akarpowi/gimp%20ksiazka.pdf
Description: Materiały dla osób prowadzących zajęcia komputerowe w bibliotekach (free PDF).
Author: André Milani
Format: Paperback, 336pp.
ISBN: 85-7522-077-2
Date: September 2005
Website: www.novatec.com.br/livros/gimp
Description: First Brazilian book about GIMP. Features detailed explanations about GIMP and its tools, how to use layers, and includes some tutorials on web graphics and photo retouching.