HTML by Example

I purchased this Stauffer book in 1996 having absolutely no HTML knowledge whatsoever; the next night, I had a fairly nice webpage up-and-running on one of these free servers that are available. HTML By Example is incredibly easy to read and follow along, and though the book ends quite abruptly with an overview on more advanced web design, it contains enough information to make one fully comfortable with intermediate HTML. -l-

I create web sites for a living. While this is a beginner/intermediate book, it has a number of very useful tips in it and it's much easier to scan for information than many other books I own. I also like the fact that Ann stresses browser compatibility in her HTML code. I often use this book when I need to find code that works in both Netscape and IE.

Despite the fact this book was printed in 1996, it teaches you everything you need to know about HTML with very good examples, and a well laid out, easy to read format. It does not discuss javascript (save that for another book). If you wish to hand code HTML, which is the professional way, then here is a good book to start you out and finish off your education.

I found this to be a great book. I only knew HTML from looking at the page source with my browser. With the help of this book, I built a web page that got great reviews...even from fellow designers!This is not the kind of book you read cover to cover. You can pick and choose what you need/want to get the effects you are looking for.When HTML 4.0 became the 'standard,' I passed this book on to a friend. DON'T MAKE THAT ERROR! This book is a great reference. I am now purchasing it again...and this one will not be given away.

This book was recommended to me by my brother as a starting point for HTML programming. I found it to be very easy to follow and would recommend it to anyone who wants to create their own web page. As I advance further into my computer "geekdom", I will certainly obtain more books in this Que Publishing series to help me along.