HTML / CSS Book Recommendations

Darren · Jan 26, 2009

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 · Jan 26, 2009

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 · Jan 26, 2009

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 · Jan 26, 2009

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 · Jan 26, 2009

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 · Jan 26, 2009

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 · Jan 26, 2009

Wrox tutorials do good books.

Search Results - Wrox

their main site but you can get them most places.

Skinner · Jan 26, 2009

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 · Jan 27, 2009

Skinner said:
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.