We’ve had the pleasure of chatting to one of Photoshop’s most crucial boffins this month, in the form of Co-Photoshop Architect, Russell Williams. This rather impressive title means that Russell plays a pivotal role in what features and functions appear in each new version of Photoshop.
Be sure to check out the free podcast that goes live on this site next week to find out all about his job and whether he’ll spill the beans on what will be in Photoshop CS5… Our staff writer, Simon Skellon does his very best to get all the gossip!

If you guys haven’t got your hands on our special glittery Issue 50 yet, get down to your local store right away. Inside you will find the most amazing competition ever! We’ve compiled a ‘Where’s Wally / Waldo’-style competition, where you have to spot a hidden character. All you need to do is give use the correct grid reference for your chance to win.

The prize includes a Wacom Intuos4 tablet, an A3+ Epson printer, a Canon Powershot camera, a copy of Photoshop CS4, a 1TB LaCie hard drive and a Blurb photobook - phew! That’s a whole lot of goodness in one prize!!! So grab your 50th issue today : )

Happy birthday to us, happy birthday to us, happy birthday Photoshop Creative, happy birthday to us!

Is that a big big-headed to sing happy birthday to yourself? Probably. But we don’t care because we’ve reached our 50th issue and feel very proud and honoured indeed. Thank you all so much for your support of the magazine. We believe we have some of the most loyal, lovely readers in the world and it’s been fabulous working for you all to bring you lots of Photoshop goodness.

For those who haven’t popped to the shops yet, we have a fantastic celebratory issue. You’ll love our specially designed glittery cover, not to mention an awesome competition where you can win the ultimate design kit worth over £2185! Wowser - I wish I could enter, I’m very jealous!  : (

We also have a fantastic interview with Photoshop fanatic and pro, Scott Kelby, plus some amazing tutorials to improve your skills. There’s also a whopping £160 worth of free Photoshop resources on the CD alongside 55 minutes of video tutorials too. So head down to WH Smith, Borders or your local supermarket and grab your copy today. Alternatively, head online to www.imagineshop.co.uk to purchase the spangliest issue yet!

Now, I’m off to eat some cake : )