Reviews for HTML, XHTML, and CSS Bible

1. Not enough XHTML, too much deprecated HTML

   Rated 4 out of 5 stars, March 12th, 2005

   I bought this book hoping that it would teach me to build a correct XHTML web site. I must say that I'm very pleased with it but probably for the wrong reasons. It does focus on XHTML but not as much as one would expect. Being XHTML the current version of HTML it is incredible the amount of text dedicated to cover HTML 4. Although the autor's point out once or twice that this or that procedure is not correct anymore, they keep insisting on using those deprecated methods on many of the examples troughout the book. On the other hand the book covers so many subjects that are helpfull even if they only scratch the surface. Usability, Accessibility, XML and and other essential subjects are addressed in a way that is very easy to understand and gives you a start on those subjects.
   Good if you are a novice web developer, not very helpfull if you already know the basics and want to learn Strict XHTML.

2. Slightly disappointing

   Rated 3 out of 5 stars, March 12th, 2005

   This book is OK, but it really spreads itself too thin. I have tried and failed to find the information I need in it more times than I can remember.

   Maybe it's ok if you're just starting out and you need a reference, but even then you might want to look at other options first.

3. Well Explain

   Rated 5 out of 5 stars, February 12th, 2005

   This is one of the best books i've ever read. It explains everything very well, with simple words, even if you don't understand (yet) very much of the subject. The topics covered are just what you need to know, and every single detail of html, xhtml and css are covered, nothing will miss you !
   Nice book

4. OK as a reference, not for complete beginners.

   Rated 3 out of 5 stars, January 12th, 2005

   I have a bit of experiencing writing Web pages but wanted to learn how to progress in a more structured way, taking in CSS.
   I bought this book and started reading from the beginning. Boy, is it repetitive. It made me wonder whether the author had been paid per word. I read the first two chapters and decided that was enough. Thankfully, Amazon runs a great returns policy.
   In summary, as a reference book for dipping into on an ad-hoc basis, it may work well for you. If you want a book to read from the beginning to gain a better understanding of HTML etc. then my suggestion is that you try something else.

5. Brilliant book

   Rated 5 out of 5 stars, January 12rd, 2005

   If you are looking to learn XHTML and CSS (you will need CSS if you are to learn XHTML) this book is exactly what you should buy, it is brilliant in every way, very long though. It touches alot of other web design things, like server side scripting, java script and much more.

   Although I would recomend buying "Sams Teach Your Self HTML and XHTML in 24 Hours" first then reading this, the Sams book is a very good introduction to web design and teaches you XHTML/HTML very well if you are just starting off. This book goes more indepth with XHTML/HTML, then teaches you CSS and then basicly gives you a breif glipise at about every other thing you need to know about web design.

   Go buy this book, NOW!