[Gimp-user] Image Capture

[rich404 <forums gimpusers com>]

> Because when I use the fuzzy tool it invariably selects some of the
> book as well. I'm sorry to be dense, but none of the methods are
> working for me. Thank you for your kindness

Fuzzy select the background? Wrong tool to use for the type of image you posted.
You would use that with a plain colour background.

The example I gave just traces the book outline using the free select tool,
could not be simpler.

There are any number of ways to remove that background. From really basic  - 
just use the eraser tool (carefully) - to probably what I would use, a layer
mask and paint out the background.

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