Others say...

"IF YOU LIKE HANDS ON LEARNING, THIS BOOK IS GREAT"
Because I enjoy photography so much, my husband purchased an entire Mac system for me for Christmas and included Aperture in the package. The program came with a "Getting Started" manuel that gives the basic "how to's" of the program. However, I learn best by doing step by step projects. I purchased Aperture 1.5 Pro Training and it definitely fit the bill for me. It took me step by step through the features of this great program by using actual projects downloaded from the CD included. I learned about features I am not sure I would have discovered on my own. I am also using features I would have probably thought I would never have a need for had I not done a project with them using this book. Because you get to do actual projects, it is also easier to remember how to use the features when you go to try something with your own pictures. If you like step by step hands on learning and you are new to the Aperture program, this book will serve you well.

"A Great Hands-On Learning Tool"
Apple Pro Training Series: Aperture 1.5 provides the new user with a very
well thoughtout approach to learning the basics and intricacies of Aperture.
By providing a CD containing the files that are referenced within each of
the lessons, the book guides you through the steps for ingesting, sorting,
storing and modifying your images. The text is, for the most part, very
clear and logical. Once in a great while the program seems to not quite act
as expected, but figuring out some small added step is relatively simple.

Overall, a great way for a beginner to learn how to access the power of
Aperture.

"Mixed review"
I bought Aperture when it first came out and found the program a great help to my photographic workflow but the user's manual was greatly lacking in it's decription and helpfulness in using the more obscure parts of the program. On release of Aperture 1.5, Apple seemed to get the hint and updated their user's manual to include many user functions that had up to that point gone unexplained (ex: more comprehensive description of the Adjustment Inspectors features).

I bought this book hoping to go one step further and find useful information and further help on using Aperture to it's fullest potential. I found it did not include much more than the user's manual and wasn't that inciteful or helpful in further use of the program for the cost of the book.

I suggest using the on-line manual and saving your money unless you are a reference junky and need it on your shelf.

"Fundamental"
A fundamental manual to enter the "Aperture world".
Clear examples and lessons. From beginner to pro level, every photographer will find what he/she needs