hey Alison, this might be one of those books that sigh, is well a one that can't be done, smile. I have found a lot of books with "beautiful pictures" don't scan well, particularly new books though if it is the title I think it is, is it from 1974 as I have a book on reserve on a similar title, about the World Trade Towers. Just checking. I did notice that Fine Reader by itself can handle books with text in the pictures better than korowai can. I don't know why. have you tried, scanning in full color? I don't know but it might just work. I know with version 8 you can do this. Shelley L. Rhodes and Judson, guiding golden juddysbuddy@xxxxxxxxxxxx Guide Dogs For the Blind Inc. Graduate Advisory Council www.guidedogs.com The vision must be followed by the venture. It is not enough to stare up the steps - we must step up the stairs. -- Vance Havner