When Photoshop guru "Matt Kloskowski" was asked why he wrote this book, he replied, “It's simple: I wanted to write the Photoshop book that I wished was around when I was learning Photoshop”. You've always known that layers were the key to understanding Photoshop, and now you have a resource to show you exactly how. With Matt's clear, easy-to-follow, and concise writing style you'll learn about :

    - Working with and managing multiple layers Building multiple layered images
    - Blending layers together
    - Exactly which of the 25+ Blend Modes you need to worry about (there's just a few)
    - Layer Masking and just how easy it is.
    - Using layers to enhance and retouch your photos
    - All of the tips and tricks that make using layers a breeze.

If you want to finally understand layers in Photoshop, this book is the one you've been waiting for

1. Layer Basics
2. Blending Layers
3. Adjustment Layers
4. Layer Mask Basics
5. Type and Shape Layers
6. Enhancing Photos With Layers
7. Retouching With Layers
8. Layer Styles
9. Smart Layers