Digital BW, The Print

Josh,

This is not a book, but my web site has an in-depth explanation of 
Photoshop's Hue/Saturation, Levels and Curves adjustments.  I use 
Levels and Curves a lot to darken/lighten/increase-decrease contrast 
in an image.  There is a section on the web site that discusses 
converting color to B&W, but if you use B&W film, then the section 
would probably be irrelevant.  I think Photoshop's help gives a 
fairly good explanation of layer masks.  In Photoshop, click Help > 
Photoshop Help, then click the Search menu and search for layer 
masks.  Try reading the topic titled Creating and Editing Layer 
Masks.  Not sure the topic explains it, but one of the things I do a 
lot is to Alt-click the layer mask to display the mask in the 
document window.  This shows you exactly what the mask has in it.  
Alt-click the mask again to restore the image display.

Thomas
www.zuberphotographics.com

> 
> Hello all,
> 
> Just curious if anyone know where I could obtain a good book on 
> photoshop for b&w.  I know basic techniques but am looking for more 
> info on selective dodging, burning, using masks..ect.
> 
> thanks
> 
> josh