Jennifer Niederst Robbins

While this book is a great introduction to the field of web design, a less technical, more personal and warm approach could have made the already somewhat dry subject matter more digestable. After all, web design is one of those subjects you have to liven up when writing about it. :) Still, the book has much to offer and I found it quite valuable.

Excellant book, stays right above my workstation. I find it easier to use than on-line references, even, and it is a staple of my workday.

If you're new to web design and need to learn a lot fast, this is the perfect book for you.

The problem with books on the Internet is that they're outdated almost immediately. This book is no exception. The only parts still of use to me are those on optimizing web graphics. It's also interesting as a look back into how the Internet worked a few years ago to better help understand where it is now.

I got this book cheap used on Amazon so I'm happy with it. I just wish you could trade in older show more versions for a discount on the new one! show less

Good overview of many web concepts (for when book was published, anyway). Other references cover more in depth, but that's the limitation, of such a reference book. Packs a lot in for its breadth of content.