Product Description
Design, build, and maintain dynamic Web sites that balance form and function. You’ll find thorough explanations of effective site architecture, layout, and navigational features, and discover how to add graphics, links, and multimedia. Also learn to handle privacy and security issues with respect to site design, and program dynamic Web applications. … More >>
#1 by Khaled AalAli on May 8, 2010 - 7:03 am
This book depends on designing theories more than real designing practice which is the most important way to be good designer. It is very dry and boring and if you are beginner don’t bother your self much with this book.
Rating: 2 / 5
#2 by Anonymous on May 8, 2010 - 9:44 am
Too bad that the “competent” author of such a comprehensive book does not practice what he preaces. The online resources located at are mentioned throughout the entire book. Unfortunately they are non existent. (See items such as the templates mentioned on page 40). This diminishes considerably the effectiveness of the book, not to mention the credibility of the author. You will be better off buying a book that has all the resources available. Personally, I feel that I just wasted $40.
Rating: 2 / 5
#3 by Laura Hazen on May 8, 2010 - 12:20 pm
This book does not lack in details or volume. It is highly recommended for someone that is a beginner to novice in the website world. Don’t expect it to teach you HTML or JavaScript. It concerns itself more with information architecture and GUI / design principles. For an experienced webmaster, it is common sense stuff that you already live by.
Rating: 3 / 5
#4 by M. Sherborne on May 8, 2010 - 1:47 pm
I bought this book under the impression that it would be the “Complete reference for web design” and at the length of 901 pages thought it should do the trick. The trouble started when I realized the book was seriously lacking in examples of code. I have found myself on numerous occasions, unable to find simple things in this book.
The author dislikes the use of popup’s and talks down to you if you would like to know how to make one. He goes as far as leaving the proper way to make one, completely out of the book.
This in my humble opinion is not the way to make a complete reference to web design. It’s big on pages, and small in useful content.
Rating: 3 / 5
#5 by Robin Ram on May 8, 2010 - 4:18 pm
A fundamental knowledge of HTML and familiarity with a web authoring tool such as Dreamweaver or FrontPage will significantly increase the value you derive from studying this book. For the beginning/aspiring Web Designer this book offers essential information for going professional and becoming recognized in the field of web design. Whatever your caliber is as a designer, the book is awesome to have as a desk reference. After you’ve finished studying this book, I recommend also studying “Professional Web Site Design” by Anne-Marie Concepcion. This second book shows readers how to effectively manage a web design business!
Rating: 4 / 5