Html Web Magic (Magic (New Riders))

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Summary: should be mandatory reading for all web designers
Review: as stated in previous reviews, some of the material is outdated, even in the 2nd edition. i prefer the 1st edition, which is an absolute must for web professionals. teaches essential design skills using a colorful, example-based approach. my copy is worn ragged from overuse!

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Summary: should be mandatory reading for all web designers
Review: as stated in previous reviews, some of the material is outdated, even in the 2nd edition. i prefer the 1st edition, which is an absolute must for web professionals. teaches essential design skills using a colorful, example-based approach. my copy is worn ragged from overuse!

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Summary: save your money
Review: excellent! Well written, easy to understand at any level. You'll learn great (yet, useful) tricks that always made you wonder, "How'd they do that? "

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Summary: This is my web book bible!
Review: I have used my book soo much it is falling apart. Mostly filled with javascript, tips and tricks...which is what makes a web page interactive and look professional. Super easy to read and understand and great online support...I've emailed Raymond Pirouz personally with questions and he responed quickly. Very impressed. I highly highly recommend this book!!!

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Summary: This is a 'beginners' book...
Review: Really it is. I bought the book based on the numerous complimentary reviews, but as I have been going through it I have found virtually no new or unique tips or tricks - and I am not some stellar programmer. I think it is a good book for people who are creating their first web page and don't want it to look terrible. To be a sport I will say that my mopst used "tips and tricks" kind of book is HTML Artistry: More Than Code.

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Summary: Outdated but still viable HTML tutorial
Review: The tips and tricks are basically for version 3 and 4 browsers (well look at the publication date...) so if you are looking for the very latest DHTML techniques, look elsewhere. However if you want to learn the standard backwards-compatible layout techniques that most sites still use, such as table layouts, frames, IMG tag tricks, you can't do much better than this excellent book. The only glaring thing missing is an index - but that seems to be an unfortunate "feature" of all the Magic books. If you are a web designer just starting out, and you want to advance beyond basic HTML without having to invest in a WYSIWYG editor, this book is for you.

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Summary: Excellent book and unbelievable on-line support!
Review: When I bought this book it practically came with support! I had to add a review becuase of the unbelievable support. I am a technical support analyst, and I was impressed by the immediate response and courtesy that I recieved from Raymond Pirouz. I have sent e-mails of the same nature to web design sites and other authors that specifically state to contact them. Most of the time I never receive a reply. This is suppose to be a book review, but I had to mention Raymond's unique loyalty to his readers. The book is invaluable as well! It provides exactly what its title states! Step by step instructions (with excellent explanations) to spice up your web site with HTML (and JavaScript). The book's color format makes other books look like boring dictionarys.