[Gimp-user] Image Capture

[rich404 <forums gimpusers com>]

> Do a search for Gimp + remove background or Gimp + extract foreground,
> the two are roughly the same, depending on the image.
>
> For a book with straight edges, use the free select tool clicking in
> the corners produces straight lines. as screenshot 1
>
> When complete, Invert the selection, Select -> Invert fill with white
> (or black) screenshot 2
>
> Then turn the selection off. Select -> none
>
> Any number (and better) ways

Ok just re-read your post and you do not want to invert a selection (why??)

Make the selection 

Copy it 

Paste it into a new canvas of suitable colour.

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