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The books listed here are those we use ourselves and feel confident recommending. We only recommend books we feel are worth the investment. In the technology field, many books are out-of-date by the time they hit the shelves so we prefer books that have a future as reference works or guides covering both introductory and advanced topics. We don't generally recommend the "Whatever for Dummies or Idiots" books because their usefulness is limited to the raw beginner. Once you've passed that stage, you're looking for another book!
There's really no online experience equivalent to thumbing through the pages of a book you're considering for purchase. We've tried to give you as much "decision support" as possible, though, by providing several links for each book. A link on the author's name will take you to the author's personal or professional page; a link on the title of the book will take you to the book's companion web site; and the "amazon.com link" will take you to the book's listing at amazon.com where you can find reviews, comments, and other helpful information.
Another source to check
for information about current books is The
Web Publishing Resource Guide created and maintained by Teri
Akpodiete. Up-to-date listings and reviews of books related to Web
publishing can be found in the Web
Publishing/Development Books section.
NOTE: HTML 4.0 is now a reality, but most of the publishers have not released their new editions. As soon as some are available, we'll update these references!
Graham,Ian S. (1997) Html Sourcebbook : A Complete Guide to Html 3.2 and Html Extensions, 3rd Edition. John Wiley & Sons.
ISBN: 0471175757. List: $29.95 (amazon.com link)Honeycutt, J., Brown, M.R., O'Donnell, J., & Ladd, E. (1997).Using Html 3.2 : Special Edition, 3rd Edition. Que Corp.
ISBN: 0789710978 (Book and CD-ROM). List: $49.95. (amazon.com link
McCanna, L. (1997) Creating Great Web Graphics.MIS:Press.
ISBN: 1-55828-479-6. List: $27.95 (amazon.com link)Weinman, L. (1997). Designing Web Graphics 2 2nd Edition. New Riders Publishing.
ISBN: 1562057154. List: $55.00 (amazon.com link)
Siegel, David (1996). Creating Killer Web Sites. Hayden Books.
ISBN: 1-56830-289-4. List: $45.00 (amazon.com link)Sano, Darrell (1996) Designing Large-Scale Web Sites : A Visual Design Methodology. John Wiley & Sons.
ISBN: 047114276X. List: $34.95 (amazon.com link)Wilson, S. (1996). World Wide Web Design Guide. Hayden Books.
ISBN: 1568301715. List: $40.00 (amazon.com link)Weinman, L. <deconstructing web graphics>. New Riders Publisher.
ISBN# 1-56205-641-7. List: $44.95 (amazon.com link)
Cooper, A. (1995). About Face : The Essentials of User Interface Design. IDG Books Worldwide.
ISBN: 1568843224. List: $29.99 (amazon.com link)Hamlin. J.S. Interface Design with Photoshop. (1996). New Riders Publisher.
ISBN: 1-56205-668-9. List: $39.99(amazon.com link)(NOTE: Photoshop is the only "expensive" software package we mention in this guide. But if you are serious about Web graphics and design, it is simply the best tool available.)
Brown, N. (Editor). (1996). Designing Web Animation . New Riders Publisher.
ISBN: 1-56205-647-6 List: $39.99(amazon.com link)
Webster, T. & Hayden Development Team. (1996). Netobjects : Fusion Handbook. Hayden Books. Book and CD-ROM Edition.
ISBN: 1568303270. List: $50.00 (amazon.com link)
CD contains a 45 day time-limited version of NetObjects Fusion.
Electronic publicatons (eZines) we find useful
E-Zines are publications available only in electronic form. They are usually very focused and publish on a regular or dymanic schedule. In addition to up-to-the-minute information about Web design topics by experts, many eZines are a wonderful way to explore great Web design in practice.
High FiveIf you'd like to investigate more e-Zines, the best resource is John Labovitz's e-zine-list "This is a directory of electronic 'zines around the world, accessible via the Web, Gopher, FTP, email, and other services. The list is updated approximately monthly." As of June, 1997, the list contained 1,867 zines.
Interviews, articles, news, and reviews of the best sites on the Web. "Through our content, we promote fine design and high style on the Web."NetscapeWorld
"IDGs Magazine for the Web professional." Current, advanced topics such as HTML, Java, CGI.JavaWorld
"IDGs Magazine for the Java Community."CNET Features - How To
Although technically not an eZine, this site offers articles that target many HTML and design-related issues. You'll have to look through the Table of Contents for the articles you're interested in, but it's worth the trouble.adobe.mag
Published by Adobe Systems Incorporated for users of its software products and others involved with digital/online publishing and digital media. It's no surprise that you'll need Adobe Acrobat to view much of this publication.Web Design & Review
"tips, tricks, news, technique, reviews and how-to make your publications the best they can be... A must for anyone who uses a computer for materials you want people to see!"creative good web help
"Free, unsponsored, non-hyped, easy-to-understand Web help. For the sole purpose of making the Internet more usable. It's geared toward non-tech-gurus (i.e. most of the users out there). All in plain English."WebDeveloper's Journal
"News, product reviews, how-to-do-it articles, editorial comment, and more. Topics include web development, HTML, Java, Shockwave, Web publishing packages, CGI, scripting languages, RealAudio and other Web audio tools, desktop publishing and graphics tools."Computer-Mediated Communication Magazine
"CMC Magazine reports on people, events, applications, and research related to computer-mediated communication (CMC). It draws on an interdisciplinary mix of perspectives from communication, technology, journalism, and other disciplines. CMC Magazine publishes news, features, essays, and reports about the phenomenon of human communication, interaction, and information retrieval on global networks."InterFace Magazine
"The premise of this publication is to help bridge the invisible gap between the user on that side of the screen and the computer/tool on this side. To create a common boundary between two portions of matter or space. To explore the human-machine InterFace."
Online Versions of Print Publications
Many of today's computer related magazines have WWW sites that often contain both their hardcopy and electronic articles. Both current issues and archives of previous issues are usually available.
New Media MagazineA quick way to find the online home of your favorite computer magazine is the Microsoft Library - Computer Magazines section You can view the entire list or search for a particular title.
"The magazine for the creators or the digital future." A magazine devoted to design professionals. Articles include design issues as well as tools.WebMaster Online
Business oriented, but contains a great deal of practical information for webmasters.