Customer Reviews
This is a great book 
2008-03-11
If you want to learn about iLife this is a exception one to get. Lots of good solid
techniques, tips and tutorials about using iLife applications. Good visuals and
helpful information along the way. Very extensively written. The only knock against
the book and iMovie is that it seems all too easy. I've had problems with iMovie and iDVD and I still
have not figured out how to recify the errors. I wonder if he will come out with a version for ilife ?
Great Book! 2007-09-27
one of the best computer books I've worked with. Very detailed about using ILife 06
Mac iLife 06 is AWESOME! 2007-07-26
This book is very well organized, easy to follow and a great reference to quickly find answers to your questions. It is much more helpful than the online tutorials. I highly recommend this as a reference to keep close by when working with any part of iLife.
Indespensible accompaniment to your new Mac. 2007-05-28
You have to have this book if you want to get the most out of your new Mac. If you don't have it, you can spend a lot more and pay for personal tutoring at the Mac store (assuming you have one available).
I miss the DVD 
2007-05-13
I loved Jim Heid's iLife '05 book because of the integration with the included DVD. You could easily follow along in the book while Jim demonstrated each feature in the DVD and there were good cross-references. The '05 book was the best money I have EVER spent on a computer book. But iLife '06 doesn't include the DVD..... still a very good book but no longer so outstanding. I guess it just got to be too hard to produce a timely DVD with features being added to iLife and new versions coming out so fast. Too bad.
Not what I thought it would be 
2007-05-12
The definitive iLife reference, completely updated and revised. The Macintosh iLife ’06 is the ultimate iLife learning experience, a lavishly illustrated handbook packed with easy-to-follow instructions, essential technical background, and tips for iLife users of all levels.
• Shop ’til you drop at the iTunes Music Store
• Take your iPod beyond music—watch videos, view photos, store contacts and calendars, and more
• Improve your photography and video-shooting techniques
• Create spectacular slide shows, photo books, calendars, and greeting cards
• Refine your photos to perfection with iPhoto 6
• Share photos via email, Web albums, and cutting-edge photocasts
• Explore the latest video formats with iMovie HD
• Record and arrange your own music with GarageBand
• Create and publish your own Web sites, blogs, and podcasts
• Preserve the past: digitize old records, photos, and movies
Each two-page spread is a self-contained tutorial or set of tips. Everything you need is at your fingertips, and every page is updated for iLife ’06.
The Web site: Get updates, tips, and much more at this book’s companion Web site, www.macilife.com.
Jim Heid is one of the most admired writers and instructors in the Mac community.
A contributing editor of Macworld magazine since 1984, he has been using and teaching each of the programs in the iLife suite since its debut.
Great Resource 2007-05-12
I needed a book to help answer questions I had regarding iLife 06 and this was it. A great buy and very informative. I highly suggest it.
this is the BEST 2007-03-16
Finally a book that actually answers questions and after reading -- but never using iLife...I sat down and edited on the first try....so if you have a Mac and haven't explored iLife....DO IT. Buy the book...you'll be pleased....!
AN EXCELLENT REFERENCE BOOK 2007-01-22
THIS BOOK IS WELL ILLUSTRATED AND WRITTEN IN AN EASILY ASSIMILLATED STYLE. EVERYONE USING ANY AND ALL OF THE ILIFE PROGRAMS SHOULD HAVE A COPY.
Through and brilliantly executed 2007-01-15
I have never seen a technology book that presented the information in a more accessible fashion. Everything works together to give both a "quick read" on how to get going and all the depth one needs to really understand the technology. I'm now getting ready to make the jump to back to Mac (after a decade), and Mr. Heid's incredibly well-done book has given me everything I need to go with confidence. Good-bye PC!
