Amazon review of the first edition:

"Outstanding straight-shooter workflow guide... I've dabbled with the software for over a year (from beta testing forward) and should have had a pretty solid handle on it by now ... that is, until Huss & Plotkin chastened me. I've gained a wealth of new tricks, and plucked many a pearl, from this book... this is a solid, well-rounded and comprehensive workshop on swiftly getting up to speed with LR - hard work, to be sure, but well worth the effort... it demands a lot of the reader, but you'll never be at a loss because text and figures are first-class... the knowledge gained here will be invaluable in using your limited time to best advantage."

Adobe Photoshop Lightroom has taken the photography world by storm! Let two industry experts, Dave Huss and David Plotkin, help you get up to speed fast with the all-new version 2. This complete reference for all users of Lightroom starts out with the basics, covering each available tool found in Lightroom with step-by-step clarity. The book then moves on to more in-depth discussions of the most often used tools and techniques, so you can customize a workflow that best suits your own needs. Start at the beginning to develop a complete set of Lightroom skills, or skip ahead to the sections that delve deeper into the tools you want to use immediately. Learn how to work smarter, faster, and more creatively to improve the overall quality of your work so you can spend less time in front of the computer and more time behind your camera!

*Maximize your productivity and learn from two experts exactly how to incorporate Adobe Photoshop Lightroom into your own workflow, whether you use Windows or a Mac
*Fully up-to-date with the latest features of Lightroom 2 and packed with full color, step-by-step screenshots and photographs
*Visit www.focalpress.com/Lightroom for additional Lightroom tutorials, software news and updates

Adobe Photoshop Lightroom has taken the photography world by storm! Let two industry experts, Dave Huss and David Plotkin, help you get up to speed fast with the all-new version 2. This complete reference for all users of Lightroom starts out with the basics, covering each available tool found in Lightroom with step-by-step clarity. The book then moves on to more in-depth discussions of the most often used tools and techniques, so you can customize a workflow that best suits your own needs. Start at the beginning to develop a complete set of Lightroom skills, or skip ahead to the sections that delve deeper into the tools you want to use immediately.Learn how to work smarter, faster, and more creatively to improve the overall quality of your work so you can spend less time in front of the computer and more time behind your camera! Maximize your productivity and learn from two experts exactly how to incorporate Adobe Photoshop Lightroom into your own workflow, whether you use Windows or a Mac. This title is fully up-to-date with the latest features of Lightroom 2 and packed with full color, step-by-step screenshots and photographs.

Dave Huss has worked as a professional photographer and author for over 35 years. He has written more than 30 books that have been translated into eight languages. As a popular conference speaker, he has taught workshops in both the US and Europe. David's photo work has been displayed by the Library of Congress and seen on Nova.

David Plotkin is the Data Quality Manager for AAA of Northern California, Nevada, and Utah. He has written books on computer software, including hardware, digital photography, graphics, and databases. He is also a contributor to several magazines (and has written numerous articles); a technical editor; and a photographer of exotic places around the world. He lives in Walnut Creek, Ca with his wife Marisa (who writes children's books, www.marisamontes.com).