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From f295.org - an interview with Robert Hirsch! 
2011-02-24  f295.org recently interviewed author Robert Hirsch on his upcoming projects and the new edition of Exploring Color Photography

Meet "Creating Powerful Radio" Author, Valerie Geller, at the NAB bookstore 
2010-04-08  Come if you can?

Focal author, Michael Rabiger inspires Columbia film sudent 
2010-03-24  Columbia student, Wonjung Bae tells her story about how she became inspired to become a documentary filmmaker.

Focal author Valerie Geller discusses the future of radio 
2010-03-22  Focal author, Valerie Geller, interviewed at NPOX in Amsterdam.

Anthony Artis to hold Indie Film Bootcamp Seminar 
2010-03-04  Focal Press fans save 10%!

Author Andrew Darlow celebrity judge for 2010 Humane Society Spay Day Pet Photo Contest 
2010-03-02  Focal Press author Andrew Darlow is one of the three celebrity guest judges in the 2010 Humane Society Spay Day Pet Photo Contest!

Drawn to Life: 20 Golden Years of Disney Master Classes receives PROSE honorable mention 
2010-02-05  -

Robert Hirsch exhibits "World In A Jar" at SUNY Fredonia 
2010-01-20  Focal author, Robert Hirsch, author of Photographic Possibilities, will exhibit his photography at SUNY Fredonia.

Focal author Harold Davis wins second prize in the NABA2009 art contest! 
2009-12-03  Read more about Harold Davis' accomplishment!

Check out Focal authors at LDI 2009! 
2009-11-16  Stop by for a Focal book signing at LDI 2009!

Steve Shelley to host book signing at the Drama Book Shop 
2009-11-16  Come by for an author book signing with Focal author, Steve Shelley!

Focal Press and Variety Announce Publishing Partnership  
2009-11-05  Read below for more information about the new publishing partnership between Focal Press and Variety.

'Never Lose a Listener' with the help of Valerie Geller 
2009-10-26  Focal author, Valerie Geller, gives tips on how to never lose a listener.

Crowded Samuel French Bookstore Celebrates The Visual Effects Producer 
2009-10-13  Samuel French bookstore holds book release party for The Visual Effects Producer.

Focal author Valerie Geller interviewed by Women's Radio Network 
2009-08-31  Valerie Geller interviewed by Women's Radio Network

Focal author Harold Davis interviewed by QUEST 
2009-07-28  Harold Davis is interviewed by QUEST on Tuesday, July 21, 2009.

Focal author David Elkins teaches summer program in CT 
2009-07-20  David Elkins has been featured in The Harbor News, a local Connecticut newspaper.

Focal author Mike Collins in the current issue of Pro Sound News Europe 
2009-07-13  Mike Collins, author of Pro Tools 8, in Pro Sound News Europe.

MSNBC Presents: Tracy Fullerton 
2009-07-06  Focal author, Tracy Fullerton, featured on MSNBC Presents.

It's summer time!  
2009-07-01  Theme for Focal Press Monthly Photography Contest in July is "summer time"

Steve Caplin to be guest artist at RetouchPRO Live 
2009-06-08  Focal author, Steve Caplin, will be the guest artist at RetouchPRO Live on Wednesday, June 10, 2009.

Focal author Richard Anderson has received the 2009 International Photographic Council (IPC) Photographer Leadership Award! 
2009-05-26  Richard Anderson is the author of the upcoming Focal book, Digital Photography Best Practice and Workflow Handbook.

Robert Hirsch to present his books at F295 Symposium 
2009-05-26  Check out Focal author, Robert Hirsch, on May 28 - 31 at the F295 Symposium in Pittsburgh, PA.

Elemental Magic Book Launch Is Huge Success! 
2009-05-04  Focal author, Joseph Gilland, hosted a book launch party for his newly released book, Elemental Magic.

Have you entered the Focal Press Photoshop Challenge?! 
2009-04-10  Sign up to receive the Photoshop Tools & Tips emails to get the most updated information about this contest!

Lloyd Kaufman gets Focal Press on Page Six!? 
2009-04-07  Lloyd Kaufman's new book, Direct Your Own Damn Movie! makes page 6 of the New York Post

Anthony Artis interviewed on Mac TV 
2009-04-07  Author of The Shut up and Shoot Documentary Guide is interviewed on Mac TV

The Complete Guide to Game Audio Receives GANG Award  
2009-04-07  ""

Home Studio Setup Competition 
2009-03-11  Throughout 2009, Focal Press will be celebrating the new Mastering Music Series with contests, as well as the Mastering Music Moment, an opportunity for Focal authors/audio industry insiders to share their stories of how and why they pursued a career in audio.

Lloyd Kaufman feels the power of the MOTORHEAD 
2009-03-03  Lemmy Kilmister contributes to Lloyd Kaufman's new book, Direct Your Own Damn Movie!

Join us for a book launching party for Elemental Magic author, Joseph Gilland! 
2009-02-24  A book launching party for Joseph Gilland will take place in Vancouver, BC on Friday, April 24, 2009.

Don Hahn interviewed by Disney History blogger, Didier Ghez 
2009-01-27  Don Hahn is interviewed about his work on the two volume series, Drawn to Life:20 Golden Years of Disney Master Classes: The Walt Stanchfield Lectures.

Special Makeup Effects for Stage and Screen is called 'Innovative' 
2009-01-26  The Art Institute of Colorado is calling Special Makeup Effects for Stage and Screen, 'Innovative'.

Special Makeup Effects for Stage and Screen Hailed as “Bible” for FX Artists 
2009-01-26  Special Makeup Effects for Stage and Screen gets a rave review on SFXNews.com.

Bonus chapters available for the upcoming Focal Press title, Vintage Games. 
2009-01-26  Gamasutra.com has launched the first bonus chapter in a series for the upcoming Focal Press title, Vintage Games.

'The Art of Game Design' wins 2008 Game Developer Front List Award for Best Book of the Year 
2009-01-06  'The Art of Game Design' wins in the category of best book.

Jesse Schell interviews with The Conversations Network 
2009-01-05  Jesse Schell interviewed about video game design.

BAC & Focal Press partner to research and report on the new digital era of broadcast automation 
2008-12-01  Industry leader Sid Guel of Broadcast Automation Consulting (BAC), brings professionals the latest news on this integral part of today’s Broadcasting market in this one of a kind online report: Broadcast Automation: State of the Industry – IBC 2008 Report.

Focal author, Michael Ingrassia, announces book signing at Barnes & Noble 
2008-11-18  Michael Ingrassia, has announced a book signing at Barnes & Noble for his book, Maya for Games.

Focal Press attending the Ruff Cutz Indie Film Conference 
2008-11-14  Focal Press to attend the Ruff Cutz Indie Film Conference

Author Louise Levison features on "This Is Some Scene"  
2008-11-12  Louise Levison features on "This is Some Scene"

Michael Essany interviewed on Creative Cow Podcast 
2008-10-22  Focal author, Michael Essany, was interviewed by Franklin McMahon from the Creative Cow Podcast.

Steve Anchell interviewed on Inside Analog Photo Radio  
2008-10-22  Steve Anchell, author of The Darkroom Cookbook, interview on Inside Analog Photo Radio.

Check out a new Elements 7 video tutorial from Mark Galer 
2008-09-29  Focal author Mark Galer gives an exclusive sneak-peak at his Elements 7 video tutorials!

Photoshop Guru Martin Evening on the release of Adobe Photoshop CS4 
2008-09-23  Boston, MA – September 23, 2008 – Focal Press is pleased to announce two brand new books covering Adobe Photoshop CS4 from best-selling author Martin Evening. In the article below, Martin discusses several of the new and exciting features offered in Photoshop CS4.

The Shut up and Shoot Documentary Guide is called "informative" and "inspiring" 
2008-09-03  Anthony Q. Artis' book gets great review from American Cinematographer Magazine

The Art of Game Design is called "The Best Book on Game Design Ever" 
2008-08-28  Jesse Schell's book, The Art of Game Design, gets a rave review from Edge Online.

Focal author, Lloyd Kaufman speaks out about media industry consolidation and Net Neutrality 
2008-08-05  Check out Lloyd Kaufman's video message on YouTube.

Focal Press Monthly Photography Contest for August 
2008-08-01  Announcing the focus for August 2008

Free white paper available from new Focal partner, VES 
2008-07-31  Check out the VES white paper that is now available on focalpress.com.

Focal Press at AEJMC 2008 
2008-07-31  See Focal Press at AEJMC.

Focal Press at UFVA 2008 
2008-07-31  See the Focal Press table at UFVA.

Focal Author, Anthony Artis to host Interview Boot Camp in NYC 
2008-07-31  Anthony Artis will give an A-Z overview of all the facets for conducting a successful interview.

Choose the cover and win! 
2008-07-22  Help us choose the cover for our upcoming film book, and you'll be entered to win a $25 gift card!

Join Stacey Parks on a Virtual Book Tour!  
2008-07-15  Stacey Parks will be giving her fans the opportunity to attend a virtual distribution talk.

Focal Monthly Photography Contest - July 
2008-07-01  Announcing the focus for July 2008

Focal Titles Get Great Reviews in American Cinematographer's Online Magazine 
2008-06-26  Three focal titles have been given positive reviews by American Cinematographer's Online Magazine.

Rowe nominated for Golden Pen Award 
2008-06-25  Drawing and Rendering for the Theatre has been nomindated for the 2008 Golden Pen Award.

Focal Author Stacey Parks Quoted in the Christian Science Monitor 
2008-06-24  Stacey Parks speaks about breaking into the entertainment industry.

May Winners of the Focal Press Monthly Photography Contest 
2008-06-23  Congratulations to our winners and thanks to everyone who entered and voted!

Author Steve Horton Will Be Attending AniMix 2008 and AnimeFest 
2008-06-20  Steve Horton, author of Professional Manga, will be attending two anime conventions this summer.

Author Michael Ingrassia Gives a Sneak Preview Inside Maya for Games 
2008-06-20  Ingrassia has developed a webpage which will allow the public to take a sneak peak at content from his new book.

Focal Press announces Digital Camera Guide Series 
2008-06-16  Covering the latest DSLRs from Canon, Nikon and Sony

Creative Development for Video Podcasts 
2008-06-13  Understand the creative development process to improve your video podcasts

Focal Author, Valerie Gellar, Named on Radio Ink Magazine's "Most Influential Women in Radio" List 
2008-06-11  Valerie Gellar has received the distinct honor of being named by Radio Ink magazine as one of The 50 Most Influential Women in Radio.

Focal Author, Blain Brown Receives Nomination for 2008 Golden Pen Award 
2008-06-11  Brown has received this nomination for his most recent title, Motion Picture Video and Lighting.

Printing with Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 
2008-06-11  Learn to create high quality prints from Photoshop Lightroom

The Shut Up and Shoot Documentary Guide is is D7F Recommended 
2008-06-10  Double 7 Film praises Anthony Artis' latest book

Angelina Ward interview from StreamingMedia.com 
2008-06-10  Streamingmedia.com interview Angelina Ward, Senior Acquisitions Editor for Focal's Broadcast titles

Anthony Q. Artis Gives Free Seminar in NYC about the Film Industry 
2008-06-04  This will be the first and likely only time Artis will offer this information free to the public

Salvaging web images for use in video 
2008-06-03  Tips on how to recover images for commercial use

Vital tips for a career in new media 
2008-06-05  Carolyn provides ideas for furthering your new media career

Understanding brightness and contrast in Elements 6 
2008-06-04  Understanding brightness and contrast in Photoshop Elements 6

Tips on presenting text with images at exhibitions 
2008-06-02  Tips on how to use text as a companion to images at your exhibition.

Rules for food styling for photographers 
2008-05-28  9 Rules for Food Styling for Photographers

Two Focal photography titles make "must read" for Shutterbug 
2008-05-27  Shutterbug has named two Focal titles as recommended reading for advanced digital photography tips

April Winners of the Focal Press Monthly Photography Contest 
2008-05-20  Congratulations to our winners and thanks to everyone who entered and voted!

FREE Distribution Clinic & Book Signing with Stacey Parks in New York City 
2008-05-20  Stacey Parks will be holding a free distribution clinic and book signing on May 28, 2008 at the Tribeca, NYC Barnes & Noble.

Enter to win a copy of Mastering Audio 2ed! 
2008-05-19  We're giving away five copies of MA, 2ed!

The biggest news in WiMAX ever! 
2008-05-05  Big investors join Clearwire's WiMax plan.

Author Mark Simon says "Mind Your Business" on AWN.com 
2008-05-07  This month in Animation World Magazine, Mark Simon addresses the Orphan Works Act.

Focal author Dave Huss one of Photoshop User's Most Wanted Contributors! 
2008-04-25  Focal author Dave Huss makes Photoshop User's Most Wanted!

David Miles Huber: Adventures in Live Surround Performance 
2008-04-22  Presentation by Huber and the Pacific Northwest Section of AES

Focal author Leslie Alsheimer wins coveted Vincent Versace Award at PhotoshopWorld 
2008-04-09  Check out the link to see the winning photo!

Sound Systems: Design and Optimization chosen as one of Live Design Sound Products of the Year!  
2008-04-09  Bob McCarthy's "Sound Systems: Design and Optimization" first book ever honored as a sound product of the year!

Focal Press Photography Contest -- March Winners and April Focus! 
2008-04-02  Congratulations to the March winners!

Your Logic Pro 8 questions answered! 
2008-03-27  And one lucky entrant will win Logic Express software!

'Plastic Cameras' in the news! 
2008-03-25  Check out this great review of 'Plastic Cameras'!

Part 3 of Philip Andrews' Weekly Video Tutorials for Elements 6 and CS3 now available! 
2008-03-17  Check out Philip's video tutorials for Elements 6 and CS3!

Part 2 of Philip Andrews' Weekly Video Tutorials now available! 
2008-03-07  Check out Philip's video tutorials for Elements 6 and CS3!

Focal Monthly Photography Contest for March 
2008-03-05  Focal announces March contest and February winners!

Focal author Tom Hutchinson in The Tennessean 
2008-02-28  "Downloading teens turn backs on CDs"

Focal author Richard Zakia for Japanese TV 
2008-03-01  Author Richard Zakia interviewed

Reception & Book Signing with Focal author Angela Faris Belt at SPE 2008 
2008-03-14  Focal author Angela Faris Belt at SPE 08

Part 1 of the Philip Andrews' weekly software tutorials! 
2008-02-29  From Focal author Philip Andrews

Win a signed copy of DJ Skills! 
2008-02-27  DJ Skills: The Essential Guide to Mixing & Scratching by Stephen Webber

Focal author Will Moylan had two former students nominated for Grammy Awards 
2008-02-12  Focal author Will Moylan had two former students nominated for Grammy Awards

Focal Author Robert Hirsch at SPE National Conference 
2008-03-13  Author Robert Hirsch at SPE

Focal on Facebook, My Space and You Tube 
2008-01-31  Check us out!

Focal launches monthly photography contest! 
2008-01-31  On February 1st, Focal Press will launch the first monthly photography contest

Focal Author Michelle Bates wins first place in the Krappy Kamera Competition!  
2008-01-24  Focal author Michelle Bates has won first place in the 10th Krappy Kamera Competition.

Free Distribution Clinic with Focal Press author Stacey Parks 
2008-02-27  free distribution clinic and book signing.

Come and meet Sharon Badal and listen to her speak about short films 
2008-02-19  Come and meet Sharon Badal and listen to her speak about short films followed by a question and answer session.

Freestyle Event with Focal Author Robert Hirsch 
2008-01-25  Special Spoken Word Performance by Focal author Robert Hirsch (Light & Lens) January 25th, 7pm at the Art Center College of Design (Los Angeles)

Big news regarding Professor Kobre's Lightscoop! 
2007-12-13  NY Times columnist David Pogue played Gadget Claus on CNBC and included Professor Kobre's Lightscoop as one of his Cool, Cheap Gadgets for the season -- complete with a clever before/after demo...

The new Focal Press Photoshop CS3 books are here! 
2007-05-17  Focal Press publishes new titles for Adobe Photoshop CS3

Elsevier extends content offering to of entertainment technology professionals 
2006-08-21  Just in case you hadn't heard, CMP Books became part of Focal Press last year.

Focal Press on Radio IBC 
2007-07-27  5 Focal Press books have been selected for discussion on the Radio IBC Book Review Feature