Macintosh Human Interface Guidelines [Paperback]

Apple Computer Inc. (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0201622165 | ISBN-13: 978-0201622164 | Publication Date: January 10, 1993 | Edition: 2nd

Since 1985, Apple and Addison-Wesley have been publishing authoritative books about Apple technologies. The Apple Technical Library provides Macintosh developers with the official treatment of all the major new technologies that Apple releases. Timely, accurate, and clear, this collection of books is the essential resource for anyone developing software for the Macintosh. You'll find definitive coverage of the newest and most important technologies, such as QuickDraw 3D and Apple Guide. You'll also find the classic cornerstones of Macintosh development, like Macintosh Human Interface Guidelines, MacsBug Reference and Debugging Guide, and Planning and Managing AppleTalk Networks. Care has been taken to provide the information using the most appropriate medium. From the multimedia presentations of Electronic Guide to Macintosh Human Interface Design to the electronic reference included with Advanced Color Imaging on the Mac OS, the material is presented in the way that allows you to access it most effectively. 0201622165B04062001

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Since 1985, Apple and Addison-Wesley have been publishing authoritative books about Apple technologies. The Apple Technical Library provides Macintosh developers with the official treatment of all the major new technologies that Apple releases. Timely, accurate, and clear, this collection of books is the essential resource for anyone developing software for the Macintosh.

You'll find definitive coverage of the newest and most important technologies, such as QuickDraw 3D and Apple Guide. You'll also find the classic cornerstones of Macintosh development, like Macintosh Human Interface Guidelines, MacsBug Reference and Debugging Guide, and Planning and Managing AppleTalk Networks.

Care has been taken to provide the information using the most appropriate medium. From the multimedia presentations of Electronic Guide to Macintosh Human Interface Design to the electronic reference included with Advanced Color Imaging on the Mac OS, the material is presented in the way that allows you to access it most effectively.

0201622165B04062001

Product Details

• Paperback: 416 pages
• Publisher: Addison-Wesley Professional; 2nd edition (January 10, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0201622165
• ISBN-13: 978-0201622164
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,476,926 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #63 in Books > Computers & Technology > Apple > Mac Administration

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54 of 55 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars You dont *have* to buy it, August 3, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Macintosh Human Interface Guidelines (Paperback)

You can get it for free in pdf format at Apples developers website

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent primer on MacOS GUI, July 9, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Macintosh Human Interface Guidelines (Paperback)

This was an excellent book, when it first came out. Nowadays GUI's are much more advanced, but the fundamental characteristics of the MacOS are still the same. Much can be learned from the MacOS GUI design. The goes into great detail on every bit of the GUI, so you won't miss anything.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Fantastic Introduction, March 20, 2003

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Kim (Queensland, Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Macintosh Human Interface Guidelines (Paperback)

A fantastic introduction to not only the rules of good HMI design but the principles and reasons behind them. The basic principles apply to all man machine interfaces not only Mac's and not only GUI's. Can build apon the ideas presented in this book by reading a more modern style guide for your target environment afterwards.