which Lightroom 2 book to get

[mapgirl]

I am thinking about getting Lightroom 2 (using the 30 day download right now), but trying to get help on-line and through the little videos is crazy-making. I can see (almost) just how much I'm missing out on.
So is there a particular book--physical, hard-copy, I-can-hold-in-my-hands-while-sitting-at-the-computer--book on Lightroom 2 that you folks might recommend? Just remember that I'm currently only using Photoshop Elements 7 and by no means completely proficient with that.

[Samanax]

I read the Adobe Photoshop Lightroom and Photoshop Workflow Bible by Mark Fitzgerald and found it to be really informative.

I'm currently reading The Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2 Book for Digital Photographers by Scott Kelby and so far it's about what you'd expect from Scott Kelby...lots of good information along with his odd sense of humor.

I just got The Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2 Book: The Complete Guide for Photographers by Martin Evening, but haven't started reading it yet. I got a third LR2 book just to get another perspective on the program.

I heard Lightroom 2: Streamlining your Digital Photography Process by Nathaniel Coalson is supposed to be pretty good.

And Adobe Lightroom 2 - The Missing FAQ: Real Answers to Real Questions asked by Lightroom users by Victoria Bampton is also supposed to be pretty good too.

[gazsus]

The Scott Kelby book gets my vote, clear and easy to follow.

[mapgirl]

Thank you both for your responses. I'm waiting for the Kelby book from the library. When I've looked it over in the bookstore I can't help but get a little annoyed. The jokes and writing style start to wear thin pretty quickly for me. So they get in the way of the information. Not that I'm opposed to style or humor, but I shouldn't have to wade through them.
I thought I'd like the Coalson from the random looks inside I took on Amazon, but when I looked over the book in person, the index put me off. It isn't clear or detailed enough. Just very general headings.
Has anyone taken a look at a book by Ron Sheppard? Amazon.com: Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2 for Digital Photographers Only (For Only) (9780470278048): Rob Sheppard: Books

Any other thoughts? The videos out there are sometimes helpful for a specific technique, but then I spend more time hunting for useful help on-line than I would like.

[photog1107]

Check out Rob Sylvan's LR books and website. Well written for the beginner, I highly recommend them.

[idaho32]

+1 for the Kellby book. I really got the most out of the first 100 pages or so, he deals a lot with general set-up and settings in these first pages (i.e. presets, cataloging etc.). Are you looking for a book that explains actual processing or are you looking for a book that deals with getting everything set up and working properly? The Kelby book has a good amount of info on both but if you are wanting processing techniques and help then I would honestly stick with the internet.

[mapgirl]

Originally Posted by idaho32

Are you looking for a book that explains actual processing or are you looking for a book that deals with getting everything set up and working properly? The Kelby book has a good amount of info on both but if you are wanting processing techniques and help then I would honestly stick with the internet.

Thanks idaho32. I am looking for a book that helps with both. Perhaps I need more than one?

[idaho32]

I would get the Kellby book then, it does deal with both processing and setup while giving a solid foundation to build upon.