Creative Html Design.2

by Lynda Weinman

This tutorial teaches how to design Web sites that are cross-platform compatible and work effectively within the Web's distinct constraints. The accompanying CD-ROM includes demo software of... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0735709726
• ISBN13: 9780735709720
• Release Date: April 2001
• Publisher: Waite Group Pr
• Length: 513 Pages
• Weight: 2.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 1.3" x 7.3"

Customer Reviews

On the short list

Five stars. I recommend to any one getting started with the creation of web sites. This book should be on the short list of books to read for creating websites. It covers more than html, and that is good. I benefited from reading it after having taken courses in web design and web programming. Reading it would be also be excellent preparation for taking a web related course. Several of its strengths are: it is co-authored by a graphic designer and techie/programmer (brother and sister), it includes a CD with the files referenced in the book, in includes an excellent html reference section, and there are a number of exercises. As many exercise as there are I would have liked more. The copyright date is 2001. I did not identify any soft spots but would estimate its shelf life will expire the end of 2003. That is the way it is with books about topics such as this. Even then it is should be a solid reference for a number of years.

A great book for everyone - REALLY everyone!

The book covers all the topics you may encounter while designing a web page, whether it's a simple personal one, or a complex site. The layout of the book is great, it's easy to find everything and includes a comprehensive HTML 4.01 reference. Lots and lots of examples in the book and on the CD, so you see everything in action while you're learning the techniques. Great for both beginners and those with a knowledge of HTML, because it is so comprehensive, you will no doubt find many many things that you haven't learned yet or are not aware of.

Perfect blend of art and tech - none better than this

I purchased this book primarily to learn page layout and design, and to become more proficient with working with graphics. I got much more than I bargained for! The authors have created a perfectly balanced book that will appeal to the artist and geek alike. I learned more about the artistic aspects of layout and design from this book than I have from a pile of others. I also received an in-depth education in the technical aspects of creating and modifying graphics, and a large number of techniques for having both graphics and speed - even over a relatively slow modem connection. Other interesting things I learned while reading this fascinating book are how to effectively use fonts, colors and multimedia. Other techniques that I learned and quickly incorporated on my web page were Javascript rollovers, effective use of tables and forms. Before reading this book I though these topics would be difficult to learn. The clear explanations and procedures given by the authors made it easy. I also learned how to do image maps, which is not hard at all if you follow the procedures outlined in this book. I strongly recommend this book to anyone from beginner to advanced web page developer because there is something in it for everyone. The examples on the CD ROM were invaluable, and the tables and references (not to mention tips throughout the book) make this my sole reference and the only one to which I now refer. Five stars for exceeding my expectations, making the difficult easy, and wonderfully clear writing.

A Bible for HTML coding

Lynda Weinman has again written a book that is a must for your library. She has teamed up with William Weinman and between them, they have written a clear and simple to follow and understand help reference for HTML. The first thing you find upon opening the book is a browser safe color chart. There are 20 chapters beginning with Home Pages and including such things as buttons, alignment, style sheets rollovers and even how to get listed on a search engine.There are exercises to do and then an explanation (understanding) of what you have just done. The authors have written out code and the publishers used a font face and size that is easily readable. A 57-page reference section defines tags and attributes, whether or not they are optional, the parent tags and a description of the item. A glossary, index and CD round out this clearly written and very useful book.This book will find a good home on my library shelf. Be sure to add it to yours

A very good, must have book for all web designers.

This is a great, much needed, update from the past version of Creative Html Design. HTML Design is a very important subject to know as a web designer and developer, simply because not everyone is capable of seeing media, such as Shockwave Flash. This book covers everything from Layout to Effective Design techniques using new HTML programming improvements (DHTML), always keeping the readers' attention and interest using a unique style that you can notice in most of Lynda's books. If you are a web designer you definitely need this book, not only for a souce of learning, but also for a great reference. Knowing effective design techniques and having good layout skills is totally going to affect the effect and impact of your multimedia designs. I recommend this book if you are looking for an easy to read yet effective approach at creative web design with HTML, from a web designers' point of view.