In a combined Windows/Macintosh edition, Wow! staffers provide step-by-step tips on the fundamentals and specific techniques for utilizing Adobe Photoshop 6 visual communication software. With color artwork by contributing artists and photographers, they cover such topics as retouching/enhancing photos, combining images, special effects for type and graphics, and optimizing Web art. Appendices include Wow styles samplers. The companion CD-ROM offers tutorials, before and after image files, custom presets, demos and tryouts, Photoshop 6.0.1 Updater, and a teaching and study guide. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)