This groundbreaking survey of significant work and ideas focuses on imagemakers who have pushed beyond the boundaries of photography as a window on our material world. Through interviews with more than 40 key artists; this book explores a diverse group of curious experimentalists who have propelled the mediumrsquo;s evolution by visualizing their subject matter as it originates from their mindrsquo;s eye. Many favor the historical techniques commonly known as alternative photographic processes; but all these makers demonstrate that the real alternative is found in their mental approach and not in their use of physical methods. Within this context; photographer and photography historian Robert Hirsch outlines the varied approaches these artists have utilized to question conventional photographic practices; to convey internal realities; and to examine what constitutes photographic reality. Hirsch explores the half-century evolution of these concepts and methodologies and their popularity among contemporary imagemakers who are merging digital and analog processes to express what was thought to be photographically inexpressible.Read an interview with the author at Photo.net: http://photo.net/learn/photographer-interviews/robert-hirsch
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. START HERE!By Granny BIve used a previous edition of the "Cheat" book (three versions ago); but decided to get the version that matched my Elements upgrade. The book arrived today; and I jumped right in. After a quick look at the contents and intro; I started on chapter 1.Whether a person is a new or an experienced Elements user; this book can be helpful. The steps of a procedure are clearly laid out. The videos available online are brief; but very well done. Its always helpful being able try each lesson first using the practice images; also available online.I have several workbooks; but this is the first one I go to when I want to review a basic --or not-so-basic--workflow or process. It may not give every possible technique; but Asch gives great tutorials for what are probably the most used techniques.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. So far I like this book very muchBy Heirloom TomatoI have just scratched the surface of this book so far; but so far I really like it. The writing is very clear and the explanations are understandable. The screen shots are a little hard to read with old eyes (bigger would be better) but other than that I am impressed with this book. PhotoShop Elements 11 is a big improvement over other versions and I am determined to do some in-depth learning to increase what I can do with this complex program. I bought this book to help with that. If I stick with it its going to do the trick!1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. What every Elements User NeedsBy BillDMy photo mentor had a copy of How To Cheat in Photoshop Elements 9. I have Photoshop Elements 9 and 11. He recently let me borrow his book for a week. It was fairly easy to modify the steps in 9 to those required in 11; but I was looking for quick and easy. The good thing was How to Cheat in Photoshop Elements 9 and 11 were about the same price. I dont need to use it on a daily bases; partly because the presentation makes learning to use a process easy. I had a couple of other Elements 9 books; which I thought were good; but I now recommend "How to Cheat;" especially for those who; like me; want simple narrative.
