IPhoto06 vs iPhoto08

I recently tried to make a book using iPhoto06 and was not very excited about the limited options available (background patterns, ability to move photos etc). I have Aperture 1.5.6 and am satisfied with the flexibility for moving text and pics etc..
Here are the questions:
1. Does iPhoto 08 provide the ability to move the pictures on the page?
2. Several reports on the Aperture page state that the image on the hard cover is cheesy.. Is the cover art when making a Hardcover book in iPhoto 08 high quality?
3. Can iPhoto 08 work directly with RAW formats (like Canon's CR2), or does it convert them to JPG like iPhoto 06 does?
Any feedback on iPhoto 08 would be greatly appreciated!

Earl:
Welcome to the Apple Discussions.
1 - no, the frames are fixed in their locations;
2 - there is no cover art on the iPhoto hard cover books. That's been replaced with a dust jacket like commercial books have and silver embossed cover titles and sub title on the hardcover itself. The dust cover has a photo on the cover with title and subtitle. The inside flaps, front and read can have photo and/or text.
3 - iPhoto creates a jpg version of the RAW file for use and editing. With iPhoto 7's nondestructive editing you're always only 1 version away from the original. If you do have PS as a 3rd party editor you can have it edit the RAW file when PS is set up in iPhoto as the editor of choice.
Happy Holidays
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I've created an Automator workflow application (requires Tiger), iPhoto dB File Backup, that will copy the selected Library6.iPhoto file from your iPhoto Library folder to the Pictures folder, replacing any previous version of it. It's compatible with iPhoto 08 libraries and Leopard. iPhoto does not have to be closed to run the application, just idle. You can download it at Toad's Cellar. Be sure to read the Read Me pdf file.

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