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The Zen of CSS Design : Visual Enlightenment for the Web (Voices That Matter)

Format: Paperback
Author: Dave Shea
ReleaseDate: 17 February, 2005
Publisher: Peachpit Press
Rating:

The art side of web design
However, this book has opened up my eyes to the art-side of web design like no other book has. Yes, I admit this book is not as technical as one would think when thinking about books on CSS. I've read "art" books, and I've read "technical" books. This book brings me the best of both worlds, looking at the art side of technical websites.
I recommend this book for those who have faith in the art side of web design and don't just see them making boxy websites for corporates for the rest of their life.

5 Stars... Buy this Book. CSS IS about DESIGN.


How ironic that the critics here are upset that it spends so much time on design. Hello -

As a college web graphics, HTML, and CSS instructor with a history in graphic design, there is not greater book (especially combined with a careful review of the actual website the book is based upon) written on CSS that brings out its strength in design. That's the point. Most web developers DO NOT study carefully the principles of graphic design and how to apply them, so they miss its power (not just Beauty. . . but the power to persuade, among other things).

I disagree that there is not enough CSS explanation in the book, though it is probably not the book for a total beginner. If you have written a bit of CSS code in your pages, AND what to learn what design is all about then you will understand it, and this is an invaluable book. Be sure to take the time to visit the CSSZenGarden. com site and chew on the concepts with the real examples.

ESSENTIAL Reading For ALL Web Designers
The word Zen is truly the right way to describe this text, as it is laid out so carefully and calmly, you can't help but feel your heartbeat go down and your tension decrease as you enjoy this wonderful text. 'the Zen of CSS design' by Dave Shea and Molly Holzschlag is one of the most important web design books on the market today.

Using examples developed on their own web site csszengarden. com, the authors study a myriad of different approaches, the decisions that were made when developing each of these sites, and the ways that CSS can easily be altered and modified by the web developer.

Looking at all the facets of web design from font selection, image choices, tables, color picking, etc etc etc this is the perfect resource for anyone that is in charge of designing a web site which is being used as an online application, corporate web site, or even a personal site. The authors combine years upon years of experience to produce a guide that is informative, pleasing to read, and calming to look at.

ESSENTIAL buy for all web designers that want to learn the difference between a good web site and a great web site. Learn that sometimes MINIMIZING maximizes a users experience and discover how to get there with this exceptional book.

***** HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.