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    Way Beyond Monochrome

    I just received my hardback copy of Way Beyond Monochrome today. I had pre-ordered a copy since there was a discount. The book is expensive and I was skeptical because most books like this are a bit lacking and too superficial but I figured I would support the cause.

    But wow. This is a great book. It is really more like a very thorough textbook. sort of like scouring previous textbooks and the forum here and on APUG and putting it all together in a very professional format on high quality paper with good graphics. I have not had a chance to read it yet, but at first glance, this is the best photo book I have seen and should be on the shelf with the Ansel Adams series. So if any of you were on the fence on that book, I strongly suggest you buy it. Really exceptional and covers a number of arcane topics not available in any other books I have seen.

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    I bought the first edition and was stunned at the amount of solid thoughtful information packed into the book. I immediately ordered the new edition because it's a bargain considering the amount of information. It's like taking a post-graduate course in photography. If you buy one technical book this year, this should be it.

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    yup, best source of info for just one book.

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    I like this book. I just gave my old copy to my niece and expect the new edition soon. The only thing I dislike about the book is that it is printed on the heaviest paper. I can't read that book unless I'm sitting at a table.
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    I thought the first addition was OK but this edition is outstanding and much more thorough.

    It is a heavy book. The packing from the publisher was first rate and the book came in perfect condition. The paper is excellent too which is a rarity nowadays.

    I wish it were available as a pdf or Kindle book too so I could read it when traveling.

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    Re: Way Beyond Monochrome

    Where can one obtain a copy of this fine book?

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    I ordered my at Amazon, but they are still quoting a month leadtime. ??
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    Re: Way Beyond Monochrome

    The first edition was excellent, and I'm really looking forward to getting the new edition!
    “You often feel tired, not because you've done too much, but because you've done too little of what sparks a light in you.”
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    Re: Way Beyond Monochrome

    I've had my preorder in from the moment it went up on Amazon... so mark me down as "officially jealous." Even moreso for the good review!

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    I have and I have read the most recent earlier edition.

    I have to ask if there is additional, important material in the new edition that would entice me to purchase a later copy?
    al

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