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Repp55 · 02-05-2007, 10:21

Hey guys, I noticed there were a few threads on the subject of css references/books, but I wanted to know what you think the best book teaching css is. I know pretty basic css that I can't do much with, but I'm sick and tired of using tables for everything. I looked through a few books at the store last night and couldn't really decide on one.

Thanks Guys

djeglin · 02-05-2007, 10:51

I quite like Sitepoint's CSS Anthology... Good to have around as a reference. Other people will no doubt recommend others. It really depends on your preference. Some books will come with more illustrations and practical guidance, others with more explanation etc... The CSS Anthology has a sample chapter online - I would do a goolge search for it and take a look and see if you like it.

David

microdesign · 02-05-2007, 12:07

CSS cookbook i love that one!

jameszxcv · 02-05-2007, 12:14

Amazon.co.uk: Beginning CSS Web Development: From Novice to Professional: Books: Simon Collison

That book got me started.

Limbo · 02-05-2007, 12:35

no need for a book really you can learn it all on the net - use CSS zen + W3C + css @ webmasterworld + emil + CSS beauty...

use SKUER - The CSS Search Engine to search for tuts etc

Once you get the basics then it may be worth investing in something that shows you more advanced layouts - the Zen of CSS Design is good for that.

smallbeer · 02-05-2007, 12:41

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Originally Posted by jameszxcv

Amazon.co.uk: Beginning CSS Web Development: From Novice to Professional: Books: Simon Collison

That book got me started.

I've borrowed a copy from him and it is very good. He writes exactly as he talks too so it's a nice easy read.

funkyprem · 02-05-2007, 13:01

I cut my teeth with two of Zeldmans books.

Glad i didn't cut my gums, that really woulda hurt.

Stuzrol · 02-05-2007, 13:58

I too used the Beginning CSS Web Development : From Novice to Professional by Simon Collison

Repp55 · 02-05-2007, 14:58

I think I'm going to go ahead and get the Beginning CSS Web Dev. book. I saw on amazon there is a bundle with it and an advanced CSS book that looks like a good deal.

On that layout book though, The Zen of CSS is that one better than the Transcending CSS by the same publisher? I looked at the transcending book last night and it is really cool looking.. just wasn't sure it taught alot of actual coding.

pgo · 02-05-2007, 14:59

Either of Dan Cederholm's books will be perfect for you.

And, as always, HTML and CSS Tutorials, References, and Articles | HTML Dog

digipaint · 09-05-2007, 09:02

CSS Mastery (advanced Web Standards Sollutions) Andy Budd (Brilliant)

And after that read :

Transending CSS (The Fine Art Of Web Design) Andy Clarke (More Design Orientated.)

Repp55 · 09-05-2007, 15:53

Thanks guys, I went ahead and ordered
Beginning CSS Web Development : From Novice to Professional by Simon Collison
and Transcending CSS (The Fine Art Of Web Design).

Puzuki Studio · 12-05-2007, 15:05

That's a good book. I also use CSS Pocket Reference, Second Edition
By Eric Meyer - it's an O'Reilly book. Comes in handy for quick reference.

dazedmedia · 12-05-2007, 18:05

have fun!

i suggest also spending some change on CSS Mastery,

if you do get it then read em in this order:

1. Beginning CSS Web Development
2. CSS Mastery
3. Transcending CSS

R1gM · 13-05-2007, 06:06

anything with the guys andy clarke, simon collison, jeffrey zeldman etc in is well worth a look.

tomr2006 · 17-05-2007, 22:26

How important is a book like the ones listed when learning CSS? Is it possible to learn without a book, just by starting off with small, simple things and building up
as you go?

pycoopi · 22-05-2007, 09:58

css cookbook offcource

R1gM · 22-05-2007, 10:18

Its easy enough to learn without but some of these guys like simon collison etc push the boundaries or use more creative css techniques and highlight the techniques that some sites books or reference materials do not have.

samuelcotterall · 22-05-2007, 10:49

I like the Eric Mayer book, the full one, not the pocket reference.

And Andy Budd's "CSS Mastery".

magaz123 · 02-06-2007, 16:34

Thanks for all the recs!

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Repp55 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma -US- Posts: 24	Best CSS book Hey guys, I noticed there were a few threads on the subject of css references/books, but I wanted to know what you think the best book teaching css is. I know pretty basic css that I can't do much with, but I'm sick and tired of using tables for everything. I looked through a few books at the store last night and couldn't really decide on one. Thanks Guys

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02-05-2007, 12:07	#3 (permalink)
microdesign Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 195	CSS cookbook i love that one!

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jameszxcv Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 89	Amazon.co.uk: Beginning CSS Web Development: From Novice to Professional: Books: Simon Collison That book got me started.

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Limbo Baskin' Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 5,309	no need for a book really you can learn it all on the net - use CSS zen + W3C + css @ webmasterworld + emil + CSS beauty... use SKUER - The CSS Search Engine to search for tuts etc Once you get the basics then it may be worth investing in something that shows you more advanced layouts - the Zen of CSS Design is good for that.

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Stuzrol Sir Digby Chicken Caesar Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 41	I too used the Beginning CSS Web Development : From Novice to Professional by Simon Collison

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Repp55 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma -US- Posts: 24	I think I'm going to go ahead and get the Beginning CSS Web Dev. book. I saw on amazon there is a bundle with it and an advanced CSS book that looks like a good deal. On that layout book though, The Zen of CSS is that one better than the Transcending CSS by the same publisher? I looked at the transcending book last night and it is really cool looking.. just wasn't sure it taught alot of actual coding.

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pgo i'm done, son Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 12,262	Either of Dan Cederholm's books will be perfect for you. And, as always, HTML and CSS Tutorials, References, and Articles \| HTML Dog

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digipaint My Brand New Computer! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: London Posts: 243	CSS Mastery (advanced Web Standards Sollutions) Andy Budd (Brilliant) And after that read : Transending CSS (The Fine Art Of Web Design) Andy Clarke (More Design Orientated.)

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Repp55 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma -US- Posts: 24	Thanks guys, I went ahead and ordered Beginning CSS Web Development : From Novice to Professional by Simon Collison and Transcending CSS (The Fine Art Of Web Design).

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Puzuki Studio Phreaky Geeky Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Pacific Northwest, USA Posts: 18	That's a good book. I also use CSS Pocket Reference, Second Edition By Eric Meyer - it's an O'Reilly book. Comes in handy for quick reference.

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dazedmedia Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 13	have fun! i suggest also spending some change on CSS Mastery, if you do get it then read em in this order: 1. Beginning CSS Web Development 2. CSS Mastery 3. Transcending CSS

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R1gM Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 275	anything with the guys andy clarke, simon collison, jeffrey zeldman etc in is well worth a look.

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tomr2006 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 19	How important is a book like the ones listed when learning CSS? Is it possible to learn without a book, just by starting off with small, simple things and building up as you go?

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pycoopi Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 3	css cookbook offcource

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R1gM Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 275	Its easy enough to learn without but some of these guys like simon collison etc push the boundaries or use more creative css techniques and highlight the techniques that some sites books or reference materials do not have.

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magaz123 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 17	Thanks for all the recs!

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