So scanning books and magazines are driving you nuts ... Translation: how do I get rid of the patterns so I don't have nightmares of them. Try these sites for help: - From about.com: Ways to remove moiré patterns and get better looking images when scanning photos from books, magazines, newspapers, and other printed materials. - From about.com again: Everything a beginner needs to get started scanning plus advanced tips and tricks for black and white and color scanning and special effects. - Scanning Basics 101: 'nuff said. - Scanning Magazines and Books: from ephotozine.