The book, dedicated to Adobe Photoshop CS3, examines a wide range of program capabilities with an emphasis on solving frequently encountered specific tasks: retouching and correction of photographic images, working with layers, preparing images for printing. A feature of this publication is a new approach to structuring and presentation information that allows the reader to become familiar with effective work techniques in the first chapters and use them when studying new material. The book reveals the capabilities of Adobe Photoshop CS3 in a manner determined by real work needs.