[Bill Posters]

This one looks promising and is written by the guys who are writing the CSS standard at W3C.

Cascading Style Sheets: Designing for the Web
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/...913080-0123804

Amazon.co.uk Review:
For readers looking for a one-stop read for all they need to know about cascading style sheets (CSS), Cascading Style Sheets, Second Edition: Designing for the Web really hits the nail on the head. One of the authors--Hakon Wium Lie--was the originator of CSS and is in charge of the technology in the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). His writing partner for this work is Bert Bos--another key member of the W3C currently focusing on style sheets and the Extensible Markup Language (XML). Together, they deliver a truly educational guide to the subject.

This book wisely includes numerous colour screen shots and diagrams, as well as many typographic examples, to augment the discussion of the inherently visual topic of CSS. The authors' graphical expertise comes through clearly with visuals that clarify topics without cluttering the presentation.

The coverage goes beyond--or shall we say behind--that found in many other CSS books that focus primarily on the technical features of browsers. For example, the authors take the time to discuss typesetting terminology and font families in order to build a well- rounded knowledge. Despite the presentation of the precise details of the CSS1 and CSS2 specifications, the writing is quite easy to read and intriguing to follow. Even if you are familiar with CSS--this is an excellent title to own. --Stephen W. Plain

Topics covered:
CSS (level 1 and 2), HTML, and XML tutorials, and coverage of which browsers support which CSS elements.

Book Description:
Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) is a standard that provides an easy and manageable way to add style and layout to Web pages. The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) developed it as a companion to HTML and XML. Written by the inventors of CSS, this book contains tutorials on CSS, HTML and XML with simple examples and makeover documents as well as detailed information on both CSS level 1 and 2. It is the perfect introduction to CSS for beginning writers of Web pages, and the definitive guide for professional Web designers.

I wouldn't put off buying a CSS1+2 book for the sake of CSS3 which is unlikely to enjoy broad, reliable support within the 12 months.

For the sake of £20 I'd buy a book (this book?) now and get on with it.