GIMP for Absolute Beginners

As a beginner's guide there is no obvious instructions as to actually import photos from the computer or devicesThis is a basic function and should not be taken for granted that the user is familiar with the procedure.

I've been using an ancient version of photoshop for years, and three times I've decided to try Gimp - each time I've downloaded and installed it but fallen at the first hurdle. On this, my fourth try, I decided to buy this book, and work methodically through it (although you don't have to use it in this way). I'm less than a third the way through, and already I know how to do things in Gimp that I hadn't understood in photoshop. The steps are clearly explained and well illustrated with screenshots, as simply as possible, which can't be easy when trying to explain such a powerful programme. I'm delighted.

This book is ok, but I don't really think it was very concise for beginners. In the areas I needed the most help I ended up going to u tube to get clearer advice.