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Principles of Web Design (Part of the Allyn & Bacon Series in Technical Communication)

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This is an unusually intelligent yet practical book, clearly written and highly readable. No other book in this genre comes close to the ease and usefulness it offers. While the book does not dazzle the reader with many visually dramatic pages it packs an enormous amount of information in every chapter. Obviously the synergistic combination of the husband-and-wife teamfs respective backgrounds -- one an academic who pioneered technical writing for the high tech world and the other who created many types of print materials for Microsoft -- shines through the pages.

Whether you are a professional Web site designer or a novice interested in learning to produce a Web site simply for pleasure, this book makes a great addition to your library.

I predict that this will become, if it is not already, a standard textbook in its field. I give it an unequivocal 5 stars.

Principles of Web Design explains the concepts and principles that underlie Web design and prepares you to discuss, build, critique, and improve websites. Unlike many trade books on Web design, this book is not light reading. It is, however, accessible and well organized. It is worthwhile for its intended university audience and for the working professionals who desire to expand and strengthen their skill sets. As an information architect and usability specialist, I find it a valuable addition to my professional library. Highly recommended.

Unfortunately, books like this are quickly dated, as this one is.

It gives a good overview of how to produce a website, including project management, for novices. All nicely presented, but in black and white without much material on graphic design or more up-to-date ways to display and interact with data.

I hope the authors consider writing a new version.