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Enter your ActionScript 2.0 Garage -- where you kick your ActionScript 2.0 skills into high gear! Find the code, master the skills, inflame your passion Create Flashware built for speed and performance Built to do the impossible! built to take their breath away Where you become a lean, mean, ActionScriptin' machine Strap in. Meet your driver: Dan Livingston, ActionScripter to the stars (Apple, Charles Schwab, PacBell!) Watch, do, learn--fast: - forms and validation, styles and skins - data in detail, XML and RSS - classes and objects, events and listeners - menu systems, stylesheets, masks, preloaders - ActionScript 2.0 architecture, new UI components, and loads more All with no-faking, real-deal, serious downloadable code

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Enter your ActionScript 2.0 Garage -- where you kick your ActionScript 2.0 skills into high gear!

Find the code, master the skills, inflame your passion

Create Flashware built for speed and performance

Built to do the impossible… built to take their breath away

Where you become a lean, mean, ActionScriptin’ machine

Strap in. Meet your driver: Dan Livingston, ActionScripter to the stars (Apple, Charles Schwab, PacBell…)

Watch, do, learn–fast:

- forms and validation, styles and skins

- data in detail, XML and RSS

- classes and objects, events and listeners

- menu systems, stylesheets, masks, preloaders

- ActionScript 2.0 architecture, new UI components, and loads more

All with no-faking, real-deal, serious downloadable code

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Paperback: 336 pages
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR (February 18, 2005)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0131484753
ISBN-13: 978-0131484757
Product Dimensions: 9 x 7 x 1 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,353,430 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1.0 out of 5 stars No Code (Un)Happy Typing and Debugging!, February 7, 2006

By	Davinci - See all my reviews

The missing script examples make this a very frustrating book. Accessing the nonworking website purporting to have the code makes you feel duped.

I don't mind having to re-type the book half as much as not being able to see the samples work. You will not know when code doesn't work due to your lack of knowledge or inaccuracies. And I'm not a beginner.

The editor and publisher are the real culprits. Good luck trying to get in touch with either Eben Hewitt the series editor or Prentice Hall PTR. It "ain't" easy! Obviously, I'm now suspicious of the entire series.

I was so looking forward to this book. The informal and humorous approach is a great method. Unfortunately, lacking useful content to back it up invalidates the whole thing. Do not buy this book!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Funny and smart, February 18, 2005

By	Flash Developer (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews

I got an early copy of this book, and I have to say, it's the funniest computer book I've ever read. Yeah, the code's great, clear explanations, blah blah, but it's actually fun to read. And unlike other "funny" books, it doesn't feel like the author's trying hard - I think he's just a smart-ass. You get the sense you'd like to go pubs with the guy.

On a tech note, I'd say I'm an intermediate actionscripter, and I like how the book's structured. There's about 50 minichapters, so you can find what you're looking for, say "How to Load a JPEG" really quickly. It's not for total beginners.

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1.0 out of 5 stars I am offended that they actually are trying to sell this book!, February 20, 2006

By	Matthew Hartman "FSCK Me" (127.0.0.1) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This has got to be the worst book I have ever read. In some cases, it seems as if the author doesn't even know what he is talking about. This book is plagued with so many mishaps, innacurate code examples and worst of all, plain outright lies.

This book has innacurate code examples in most of its chapters and it doesn't have a website with errata or downloadable code examples even though they say that there is (i.e. - lies). The website that they offer does not exist and it kind of makes you wonder [gives you an insight as to] what state of mind the author/publisher is in. If I have ever read a book that needs an errata section on the web, it's this one. This book makes me embarrased to be a flash developer.

I bought this book even after reading the negative reviews because I own almost every other book on ActionScript for MX and/or MX/Pro 2004 (this one is the worst by far) and I thought I might be able to squeeze a few droplets of information out of it. I thought to myself, "how bad could it be?". I didn't really think that any established company could actually put out such a horrible book. How wrong I was. As a matter of fact, if I read this book on line or from a PDF I would think that this was an attempt by a first year(semester even) colledge student in a design (not development) program who was tasked to write a paper on what they *think* ActionScript is.

I would advise anyone trying to learn actionscript to stay away from this one because most likely, you will come away from it confused and less advantaged than before you 'tried' to read it. I personally would suggest that a beginner should read "Sam's Teach Yourself ActionScript MX in 24 Hours". Even though it is for Flash MX, it is still very valuable and plenty useful. I have become to love and cherish most Sam's books. Also another great book for beginners and intermediate developers alike is Colin Mook's "ActionScript for Flash MX 'Definitive Guide' 2nd/Edition" from O'reilly. This book is a must have for any ActionScript developer. Again, although this book is for MX, the same principles apply and all code WILL work. This book will be very valuable for many years to come, no matter how good your AS kung foo skills become.

To sum it all up, I would stay away from this book if you know what is good for you. This book can only do harm as it is misleading. Don't let the author/publisher rob you out of your money especially when there are so many other great books out there. If you ever take the advice of reviewers, take this advice. I am trying to save you a lot of late night cursing sessions, headaches, confused dumbfounded looks and discouragement.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Warning
Pretty good book, but many of the explainations for the code are said to be on the author's website, but this website no longer exists, and I could not find any web presence of... Read more

Published on February 24, 2006 by Jim Berkey

1.0 out of 5 stars Web designwe
Just wanna tell you that "ActionScript 2.0 garage" author, Mr Dan Livingston, is cheating the customers or users of his book, as open codes for this book can not be downloaded... Read more

Published on December 28, 2005 by rps

2.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining and inaccurate
These days, with the vast array of technical books available to readers, every book and its publisher is trying to achieve some angle that will entice potential buyers... Read more

Published on October 25, 2005 by Julian Suggate

2.0 out of 5 stars Good Premise, not much else.
This book has a lot of quick tips which are fairly useful and good to know, but when it comes to the examples and code given, assumes a great deal. Read more

Published on October 22, 2005 by Walla Walla

5.0 out of 5 stars Livingston I presume...
As the (not so) proud owner of over 30 books relating to Flash and Actionscript, I can safely say that I've pretty much seen them all. Read more

Published on July 11, 2005 by G. Jeff Dixon

4.0 out of 5 stars A great quick reference
Review: ActionScript Garage

This little book, is one of a kind. Humorous, to the point and packed with so much knowledge you might think you are the king of Flash... Read more

Published on April 8, 2005 by Jean-Charles

1.0 out of 5 stars Too thin
Some few tricksin 300 pages and 60 blank pages. Unfortunately it doesn't worth the price...

Published on March 20, 2005 by Eric La Rocca

2.0 out of 5 stars disappointing
I loved Dan's Flash 5 and MX "Actionscript in action" books ! It was compact and precious references. Read more

Published on March 13, 2005 by Black Arrow

5.0 out of 5 stars Worth actual cash money
Now this is an awesome book. Informative, exceptionally useful, incredibly relaxed, fun writing style. Has just about everything I'm looking for in an AS book. Read more

Published on February 27, 2005 by Scriptolio

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