HTML / CSS Book Recommendations

[Darren]

Im looking for a new book to read on HTML / CSS, I am not a complete noob to either of these areas so would like some along the lines of intermediate to advance level.

I have been down to my local Waterstones and WH Smiths and cant seem to find nothing that suits.

I know i can read all what i need online but i like something i can read in bed or whilst traveling.

Thanks in advance, Darren.

 

[rjs_essex]

I would suggest the SAMS books... I think they are very good...

The 'in 24 hours' books are good for quick reference and give a good overview and the 'in 21 days' get pretty in depth for some subject matter...

Rich

 

[dw1973]

I bought HTML, XHTML & CSS for Dummies which is a bit basic.

Intending to buy HTML, XHTML, and CSS All-in-one Desk Reference for…Amazon.co.uk: Andy Harris, Chris McCulloh: Books soon which gets good reviews and has 960 pages for ~£15 so good value

 

[woopwoop]

I have spent hours looking at css, php and seo books.
I really like the following, but books are a bit personal, for instance some people want more examples/illustrations - but I like them:

My CSS recommendation: CSS Mastery
My PHP recommendation: PHP and MYSQL Web Development
(also: PHP Phrasebook)
My SEO recommendation: Search Engine Optimization - Visual Blueprint

 

[denchomsky]

I would recommend these 2

CSS Mastery: Advanced Web Standards Solutions: Andy Budd, Cameron Moll, Simon Collison: Amazon.co.uk: Books

Transcending CSS: The Fine Art of Web Design Voices That Matter: Amazon.co.uk: Andy Clarke, Molly E. Holzschlag, Aaron Gustafson, Mark Boulton: Books

The other thing that is usefull is to read the W3 specifications for CSS, they are a bit mind numbing but usefull to know why something behaves like it does in CSS not just how to do nice layouts.

There doesn't seem to be any advanced CSS books out there but i think really like any language the best way to learn it it to actually do it as often as possible.

 

[Darren]

Thank you all so far, please keep them coming.

I have just ordered "CSS Mastery: Advanced Web Standards Solutions".

I think i will order this one aswell once ive completed this book.

"Transcending CSS: The Fine Art of Web Design Voices That Matter".

Thanks, Darren.

 

[stender]

Wrox tutorials do good books.

Search Results - Wrox

their main site but you can get them most places.

 

[Skinner]

One of the best sites to hone your CSS with is css Zen Garden: The Beauty in CSS Design there is some SERIOUS genius at work there.

I like the nutshell books and the reference guides, you will kick yourself if you don't have a good reference.

 

[Arleigh]

One of the best sites to hone your CSS with is css Zen Garden: The Beauty in CSS Design there is some SERIOUS genius at work there.

I like the nutshell books and the reference guides, you will kick yourself if you don't have a good reference.

Nice stuff. I find this one as a useful resource. I have bookmarked it and use it as my reference.

 

[deconstruction]

I agree with Skinner thats sites great.

the 3 best books for me are:

Designing with Web Standards (Voices That Matter): Amazon.co.uk: Jeffrey Zeldman: Books

Eric Meyer on CSS (Voices (New Riders)): Eric Meyer: Amazon.co.uk: Books

More Eric Meyer on CSS (Voices That Matter): Amazon.co.uk: Eric Meyer: Books

if you get stuck on specific bugs then let me know, there are some very common ones when coding for ie / fire fox / opera / etc