Looking for a book for HTML, CSS and other nice design stuff....

agent_paul · 27 Mar 2009 at 15:01

Hi guys,

like the subject above, i'm looking for a book (doesnt have to a single one but would be nice to have it all in 1 place) that teaches HTML, CSS and other nice design stuff (colour schemes, design, etc).

as a java web developer, I already know html and the basics of css but wanted to have a resource so i can make some really nice front end stuff.

can someone recommend me a book or some sort of online resource.

thanks!

Eye seven · 27 Mar 2009 at 15:54

Well I can perhaps help you out on the CSS part. I have read Sitepoints "The CSS Anthology" and O'Reilly "CSS - The missing manual". Both are quite good with the missing manual being the deeper reference. I have also heard the "Everything you know about CSS is wrong" book is good so that might be worth checking out as well. Hope that helps.

agent_paul · 27 Mar 2009 at 17:02

thanks Eye seven,

i've had a look at "The CSS Anthology" on the webs and it seems very much recommended. so i might just go with that.

as long as they arent introductions and dont "dance" around concepts i'll be happy with it

GingerNinja1989 · 27 Mar 2009 at 19:06

The Missing Manual books are always pretty good

MarcLister · 27 Mar 2009 at 20:59

agent_paul said:
can someone recommend me a book or some sort of online resource.

thanks!

W3Schools - for HTML/XHTML and CSS stuff.

HTMLDog - HTML and CSS stuff. There is also an HTML Dog book. ISBN: 0321311396.

nolimit · 27 Mar 2009 at 23:49

CSS Zen Garden is good inspirational book that covers bit of everything e.g CSS, Tricks/Hacks, Colour, Typography and Layout.

Also check out the Website.

Smashing Magazine is also good place to learn and see the current trend.

agent_paul · 28 Mar 2009 at 19:49

MarcLister said:
W3Schools - for HTML/XHTML and CSS stuff.

HTMLDog - HTML and CSS stuff. There is also an HTML Dog book. ISBN: 0321311396.

Hi MarcLister,

thanks for the links, ive used w3schools quite abit in the past for javascript and sql and they were great.

I spent some time in borders today and couldnt find any decent books. the only one that really struck out though was HTML Mastery.

thanks

MarcLister · 28 Mar 2009 at 20:35

agent_paul said:
Hi MarcLister,

thanks for the links, ive used w3schools quite abit in the past for javascript and sql and they were great.

I spent some time in borders today and couldnt find any decent books. the only one that really struck out though was HTML Mastery.

thanks

No probs. Websites are always going to be better as they are cheaper than books!

Eye seven · 28 Mar 2009 at 21:53

Websites aren't always better - it really depends on how best you learn. I prefer books myself, videos when i'm feeling lazy. I spend too long on websites as it is without having to refer to them all the time!

agent_paul · 28 Mar 2009 at 21:58

Eye seven said:
Websites aren't always better - it really depends on how best you learn. I prefer books myself, videos when i'm feeling lazy. I spend too long on websites as it is without having to refer to them all the time!

yep same here. for some reason i have problems reading off web pages and prefer books.

but its quite rare though to find full coverage of a number of subjects in a single book

MarcLister · 28 Mar 2009 at 22:07

Eye seven said:
Websites aren't always better - it really depends on how best you learn. I prefer books myself, videos when i'm feeling lazy. I spend too long on websites as it is without having to refer to them all the time!

I was talking about cost.

Kua · 28 Mar 2009 at 22:10

Eye seven said:
"CSS - The missing manual". Both are quite good with the missing manual being the deeper reference.

+1 I read this from cover to cover then lost the motivation to teach myself (typical :rolleyes:

). Very accessible but thorough as Eye Seven mentions.