“The Digital Photography Book, Volume 1″ Makes History as the Bestselling Digital Photography Book Ever!
May. 1
3:11 am
I gotta tell ya; I was pretty excited to see this press release in my email in box yesterday, as Peachpit Press announced that according to figures obtained from Nielsen Bookscan, my book, The Digital Photography Book, Vol. 1 is the best-selling book on digital photography ever (selling over a quarter-million copies thus far).
You can read the full release here, but something that’s not in the release (which I learned in a phone call from my publisher), is that Volume 2 of that book is selling between three and four times as many copies as Volume 1 did for the same period of time. I’m speechless.
My humble thanks to all my readers for their trust, support, and for making darn sure there will be a Volume 3. 
Congratulations Scott!
I must say, you’ve got some (lots! of) great! books! And I own a ton of them and I’m talking about the actual weight!
I do have a question (I posted it on different days blog and I’m sure you’re very busy and likely don’t get a chance to read every response, so forgive me for trying a second time). Anyway, I was looking at one of your Digital Photography books the other day and you mentioned that you use Quantum lights, but I notice on your updated equipment list that you don’t have Quantum listed, just the SB-800 (excluding your studio set-up). Have you changed your thoughts on Quantum?
I use the SB-800s, but am considering buying the Quantum set-up in lieu of a third or fourth SB-800 or perhaps something like Norman or Lumedyne. I’m a wedding photographer and some of my fellow shooters use a Norman set-up on location.
I’m wondering if you have any thoughts on that. By the way, this question was in part triggered by your mention of “theStrobistâ€.
thanks again for all that you do!
Scott,
You should get Amazon [and your publisher] to put Vol 2 in Kindle form like Vol 1 is. Perfect to take along in the field and get the tip when it matters.
What!! you don’t know what a Kindle is? Check in Amazon and get yourself one.
Mel
well done with making history with your book im just off to order mine now.
I can hardly wait for Volume 3!! I’ve never enjoyed reading a book as much as I have enjoyed volumes 1 and 2. And every time I re-read a section of either one, I pick up on something new. These are the absolute best photography reference books available.
Keep up the GREAT work Scott!!
After I bought this book, I was amazed about all you can get with a few main ideas in mind and some “recommendations from a friend”. This basic knowledge, but with a lot of content itself, has encouraged me to learn more specialized theory of photography, but this time I know what to look for.
Scott Kelby has begun a new era of photographers with this book, letting us know how to get a really nice photos with the trick of the trade, just as simple as it is. Now, I recommend this book to everyone interested in learning photography as a way to start with it.
I have read and practiced almost all the recommendations from volumes 1 and 2, and I definitely can’t wait to start reading volume 3. I never really enjoyed the photography before reading this book.
I usually don’t write to blog’s (actually, never) but I do want to thank you for all of your body of work that you have done. I love your style and your ability to make everything seem so easy. I love it so much that I actually read your intro’s and your dedication. I guess that I just can’t get enough… look forward to vol. 3…
I’ve given this book to to NEW SLR owners as a gift for the last year!
The best bang for the buck on Amazon….
I just purchased Book 2 for myself
4th Scott Kelby book for me! My favorite is the 7 Steps in Photoshop!
Your book on digital photoraphy was not available for me to order through B&H, so I purchased it at Barnes and Noble. I decided that it covers what I already know and returned it to Barnes and Noble. Upon arriving back home, I find a new copy of Scott Kelby/ Digital Photography delivered by UPS……B&H had sent me a copy after all. I gave it another chance because it just seemed like it was meant to be in my possession……I learned far more than I realized ……I couldn’t stop laughing at your rhetoric and humor. It was so very informative and so very entertaining! I wrote all over the pages, marking the “here’s how” and “here’s why”. I reccommend your book to everyone…..Even if you think you’ve read it before, you haven’t read it the way Scott Kelby wrote it! I learned more than I bargained for, that’s for sure. The book is a REAL BLAST !
Scott, you have probably seen this, but just in case you haven’t: http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/9-hot-photoshop-books/ Darren Rouse over at Digital Photography School lists some of your work in his “9 Hot Photoshop Books” post today.
I’ve just release 2 new photography books that should be listed on Amazon.com by mid July. I was wondering if you’d be interested in talking a peek at them. There’s a bookstore link on my website about them, including the ISBN.
One is on Digital Animal Photography and the other is Photography of the California Central Coast.
I just finished reading your book today! i really learned a lot and still on the process of applying what I’ve learned! Thanks!