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Summary: Oh my Gawwwwwd! I don't believe it! =o
Review: ... in order to spare any future customers dissappointment, let me explain what this book essentially is NOT:1. A textbook or manual on how to do javascript, HTML, CSS or anything else technical. 2. An incredibly detailed, blow by blow account on how to build a web site, from planning to publishing. 3. A book for computer programmers or anyone interested in computer programming. So if this book isn't these things, then what is it? It is: 1. An OVERVIEW of the internet, web site production and web site design. If you keep stumbling into words like "client," "server," "javascript," "plug-ins" and more and have NO CLUE what these all mean, this book will teach you what they are. 2. A nice primer for aspiring web designers who want to get into webmastering, but don't even know the basics of how it all works (example-- like how and why sites look differently in different browsers; the pitfalls of frames; and the limitations of the major browsers.) 3. A gorgeously-illustrated sourcebook of web site design. If you want to design sites and get some inspiraton and ideas for your own site, you can look at this book, which features top-notch examples of web site design. 4. A concise reference book. If you just learned HTML and are still having trouble remembering which tag does what, all you have to do is look them up in here. I hate to gush, but I really, really enjoyed this book and highly recommend it to aspiring web designers. My only complaint is that there isn't an updated version. But other than that, this book gets two big thumbs up from me.
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Summary: Oh my Gawwwwwd! I don't believe it! =o
Review: ... in order to spare any future customers dissappointment, let me explain what this book essentially is NOT: 1. A textbook or manual on how to do javascript, HTML, CSS or anything else technical. 2. An incredibly detailed, blow by blow account on how to build a web site, from planning to publishing. 3. A book for computer programmers or anyone interested in computer programming. So if this book isn't these things, then what is it? It is: 1. An OVERVIEW of the internet, web site production and web site design. If you keep stumbling into words like "client," "server," "javascript," "plug-ins" and more and have NO CLUE what these all mean, this book will teach you what they are. 2. A nice primer for aspiring web designers who want to get into webmastering, but don't even know the basics of how it all works (example-- like how and why sites look differently in different browsers; the pitfalls of frames; and the limitations of the major browsers.) 3. A gorgeously-illustrated sourcebook of web site design. If you want to design sites and get some inspiraton and ideas for your own site, you can look at this book, which features top-notch examples of web site design. 4. A concise reference book. If you just learned HTML and are still having trouble remembering which tag does what, all you have to do is look them up in here. I hate to gush, but I really, really enjoyed this book and highly recommend it to aspiring web designers. My only complaint is that there isn't an updated version. But other than that, this book gets two big thumbs up from me.
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Summary: Intelligent, pragmatic overview of Web publishing.
Review: This is the most useful overview of the Web design process available. With an appropriate amount of detail and lucid illustrations, Elements is a quick, pithy read that will measurably improve your Web design process. It's the perfect first book for new Web site managers. (The Process diagram on page 39 should be mandatory reading for anyone involved in putting up a Web site!)
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Summary: An up to the minute all encompassing guide to web design
Review: Better than the first edition ( which was great), everything has been updated with the latest developments, information and relevant illustrations. Designers are faced with the task of designing fluidly (being accustomed to traditional media) in a medium that has many restrictions, and this book is the most up to date, concise and inspirational source out there right now. There are plenty of illustations / pictures to see how other real designers have combined their vision and technical expertise to create what has to be termed an exemplary marriage of form/ function. All of the key concepts are clearly and concisely presented as that is the specialty of the books' designers. This is the book to get right now.
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Summary: An up to the minute all encompassing guide to web design
Review: Better than the first edition ( which was great), everything has been updated with the latest developments, information and relevant illustrations. Designers are faced with the task of designing fluidly (being accustomed to traditional media) in a medium that has many restrictions, and this book is the most up to date, concise and inspirational source out there right now. There are plenty of illustations / pictures to see how other real designers have combined their vision and technical expertise to create what has to be termed an exemplary marriage of form/ function. All of the key concepts are clearly and concisely presented as that is the specialty of the books' designers. This is the book to get right now.
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Summary: don't judge a book by it's cover
Review: I finally had a couple of hours to sit down with Elements of Web Design last night. Wow! I've never seen the fundamental principles of Web design laid down in such a concise, all-emcompassing manner. As someone who has spent and will spend a great deal of time working with non-Web-savvy designers, this book is going to be indispensible. I keep a few books on my desk right by the keyboard for quick reference. These are my 'bibles' of Web creation. I'm movin' out the bookends to make room for 'Elements of Web Design' now.
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Summary: Lush illustrations, georgous layout, concise text
Review: I have a copy of the first edition, which is by now dated for both style and technology, but I still occasionally use it as an HTML 3.2 reference. This is a great introduction to website design for non-techies especially people with a visual bias (e.g. artisits). [I am a techy, but I still liked it -- a bit thinner on info. than I am used to, but it was what I was looking for at the time] I bought a second copy for my artist brother-in-law -- who now designs websites, major TV ads, album covers, etc.. I haven't seen V2, but hopefully it addresses the "dated" issue by simply revising the examples, technology references (e.g. to cover Microsoft's .NET technology revolution) and business changes. Recommended.
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Summary: Lush illustrations, georgous layout, concise text
Review: I have a copy of the first edition, which is by now dated for both style and technology, but I still occasionally use it as an HTML 3.2 reference. This is a great introduction to website design for non-techies especially people with a visual bias (e.g. artisits). [I am a techy, but I still liked it -- a bit thinner on info. than I am used to, but it was what I was looking for at the time] I bought a second copy for my artist brother-in-law -- who now designs websites, major TV ads, album covers, etc.. I haven't seen V2, but hopefully it addresses the "dated" issue by simply revising the examples and technology references. Recommended.
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Summary: Provides a fairly solid grounding to build on
Review: This book is great for a general overview of whats currently up on web design. It's easy to read and well laid out with great colour pictures. The on-board quotes from current pros are enlightening. It covers alot of ground in 200 pages. However, It could of dived deeper into most topics than it did. Another 200 pages would of been superb. If your new to web design and want to get a feel for important web design principles without going in over you head, this is the book for you. If your already an intermediate web designer look elsewhere. It's not quite deep enough. This book helped me plan work better and opened me up abit more to new ideas but it's depth overall was a bit of a let down. David Siegals Killer Websites 2nd Edition is hard to beat for around the same price, but if your a greenhorn just learning the ropes and looking for an easier learning curve, look no further, it's written with you in mind.
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