HTML & Web Artistry 2: More than Code [Paperback]

Natalie Zee (Author), Susan Harris (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 24, 2002

HTML and Web Artistry.2 provides best-practices-based advice, couched in real-world explanations and backed with high-profile case studies. Readers will gain the knowledge they need to control their Web design by knowing how to manipulate web-page design at the HTML code level.

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This is the perfect design guide for designers who want to sharpen their backend/technical skills without getting submerged in code. Natalie Zee and Susan Harris share their hard-won technical and design expertise with this fully revised second edition to the best-selling *HTML Artistry: more than code*.

Designers don't need to be intimidated by technology; the authors are professional web designers (and they teach this stuff, too) and understand what you need to know to achieve sophisticated page layout through the use of innovative typography, animation, and interactive effects. Natalie and Susan belong to the rare breed of designers who successfully adapted to the increasing demand for technical knowledge while staying loyal to sound design principles. Their discoveries will help your sites balance the front- and back-end needs of Design-appeal and technical-competency.

In a world of Flash, JavaScript, DHTML, audio integration and much more, all-too-often at the top of a client's (or a supervisor's) request list, that's saying something.

*HTML & Web Artistry 2: more than code* combines the latest and most popular uses of HTML, JavaScript, DHTML, and multimedia, along with practical, real-world advice with all new case studies and inspirational design models. This book clearly illustrates how to implement all aspects of web design, from organizing site architecture to building rich Macromedia Flash sites, while grounding all examples in sound design principles. This book will inform and inspire you to create innovative projects for the web as you progress and adapt to your clients' new expectations and demands. As an added bonus, all the source code in the book is available for readers at the book's website.

Educators take note: This may be an ideal text for your course on web design.

Let me know what you think... Steve Weiss, executive editor, New Riders. [e-mail]

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HTML and Web Artistry.2 provides best-practices-based advice, couched in real-world explanations and backed with high-profile case studies. Readers will gain the knowledge they need to control their Web design by knowing how to manipulate web-page design at the HTML code level.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: New Riders Press; 2 edition (July 24, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0735710295
• ISBN-13: 978-0735710290
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 8.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,874,040 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars You can learn from this book, August 15, 2002

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Barbara Rhoades "Jackie of all Trades" (O'Fallon, MO USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: HTML & Web Artistry 2: More than Code (Paperback)

HTML & WEB ARTISTRY 2
AUTHOR: Natalie Zee/Susan Harris
PUBLISHER: New Riders
REVIEWED BY: Barbara Rhoades

BOOK REVIEW: After three days of reading and re-reading HTML & Web Artistry 2, the sections that contained the most useful information were the HTML Quick Reference List found on page 322 and Style Sheet & JavaScript Reference List found on page 332. Coming in a close second, are ones called Case Studies that also contain very useful information such as web-safe palette, style sheets. Quick Time, page loading, Flash, sound loops seamless transitions and pre-loading and layers. The Case Studies Chapters end with a Summary of the chapter and URLS used.

The format of the book has highlighted boxes with tips and notes, the same as many web specific book formats are using. There are graphics through out the book to show examples of those subjects being discussed.

Many of the chapters were done in a question and answer format and were specific to the people being interviewed. It seemed more like a promotional piece for their shop than an instructional book on HTML and Web Artistry. Granted, you can always get a bit of information by reading what others have done but this wasn't what the title of this book lead one to believe it would be.

The two reference chapters and these Case Studies make this a viable book from which to learn something.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars New Inspiration for Old Dogs, August 26, 2002

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marooshka (United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: HTML & Web Artistry 2: More than Code (Paperback)

Well, I may not be THAT seasoned in web design business, but after 7 years of pushing the boundaries of HTML, sometimes succeeding, sometimes screaming, it is refreshing to know similar struggles are out there and that things are coming around for designers.

Susan and Natalie have presented a beautifully illustrated, sometimes humorous, and informative look into the latest offerings for Web Designers. Taking real life examples they weave throughout the fine lines between designer and developer settling in a cozy spot where one person can wear both hats.

Tips that may seem obvious at first, are useful and tested, and offer insight for both novice and seasoned designer. (for example, I love the idea of taking snapshots of the world around us to create new color palettes)

Simple enough to understand, but spiked with fancy flourishes, HTML & Web Artistry 2 is an inspiring read that offers plenty of jumping off points for those with enough hunger to do so.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best examples of graphic design that I have seen, January 1, 2003

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Charles Ashbacher (Marion, Iowa United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: HTML & Web Artistry 2: More than Code (Paperback)

This is two books in one. The least interesting of the two is a brief tutorial on HTML and Javascript with descriptions of content development packages such as Dreamweaver and Flash. While the explanations of HTML, Javascript and the software are fine, there is nothing that cannot be found in greater detail in many other books. What makes this book stand out is the second of the two books. It includes interviews with some of the leading and most creative builders of web content. Their answers and explanations of their creative strategies are inspirational and should be required reading of all students of graphic arts.
By far, the most outstanding part of the book is the pictures. The publishers spared no expense in the quality of the pictures and they are clear, plentiful and demonstrate the design points made by the interviewees. They demonstrate how good graphic design is done and give all designers a goal to aspire to.
There are two parts to quality graphic design, the ability to code and the ability to push the right aesthetic buttons. The second is the hardest, but not to these people. These are some of the best examples of graphic design that I have ever seen.