Scott Kelby the Top-Selling U.S. Computer Book Author for 2009, According to Nielsen Bookscan Data

Kelby Leads in Computer Book Sales for Sixth Consecutive Year

Berkeley, CA-March 4, 2010-For the sixth consecutive year, Peachpit author Scott Kelby has been recognized as the top-selling computer book author in the U.S., according to research based on Nielsen BookScan data.

The Kelby books that lead in their categories, as well as on Amazon’s list of best sellers, include: The Digital Photography Books, Volumes 1, 2 and 3; The Photoshop Elements 8 Book for Digital Photographers; The Adobe Photoshop CS4 Book for Digital Photographers; and: The Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2 Book for Digital Photographers.

Kelby published a total of seven titles in 2009:: Photoshop CS4 Down & Dirty Tricks; The Photoshop Elements 7 Book for Digital Photographers; The Photoshop Elements 8 Book for Digital Photographers; The Digital Photography Book, Volume 3; The iPhone Book, Third Edition (Covers iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G, and iPod Touch); The iPod Book: How to Do Just the Useful and Fun Stuff with Your iPod and iTunes, Sixth Edition; and: Photo Recipes Live: Behind the Scenes: Your Guide to Today’s Most Popular Lighting Techniques.

“For any single author in the computer and technology field to hold this title for six consecutive years is beyond astonishing. It’s awe-inspiring,” said Nancy Aldrich-Ruenzel, vice president of Pearson Technology Group and publisher of the Peachpit group, whose imprints’ books, eBooks, videos, apps, and online training are part of award-winning, global brands such as Peachpit Press, New Riders, Adobe Press, and Apple Certified.

To view more of Kelby’s best-selling work, go to: www.peachpit.com/ScottKelby.

About Scott Kelby

Scott Kelby has been the top-selling computer technology book author since 2004. He is president of the: National Association of Photoshop Professionals, a trade organization for Adobe Photoshop users with more than 70,000 members in over 100 countries worldwide. Additionally, Scott is Editor-in-Chief of both: Photoshop Userand: Layers magazines. Scott serves as training director for the Adobe Photoshop Seminar Tour and is the technical chair of the Photoshop World Conference & Expo. Scott is also the author of: Scott Kelby’s 7-Point System for Adobe Photoshop CS3 and: The Digital Photography Book, Volumes 1 and 2. For more information, visitscottkelby.com and: kelbytraining.com.

About Peachpit

Peachpit has been publishing the industry’s best-selling books on the latest in graphic design, new media, Web design and development, digital video, digital lifestyle, and all-things Mac-related since 1986. Its award-winning books feature step-by-step explanations, time-saving techniques, savvy insider tips, and expert advice for computer users of all sorts. It is the home of the internationally recognized: Visual QuickStart Guide series, the design imprint: New Rider and its highly popular: Voices That Matter series, and is the publishing partner for: Adobe Press,: lynda.com,: NAPP,: Apple Certified,: AIGA Design Press and others. Peachpit is part of Pearson, the international media company. Pearson’s primary operations also include the: Financial Times Group and the: Penguin Group. Learn more at: www.peachpit.com and: www.pearson.com.