HTML & CSS: Design and Build Websites — Jon Duckett

A beautifully designed, highly visual introduction to HTML and CSS from Jon Duckett. Rather than presenting web development as page after page of dense technical text, this substantial full-colour book combines code, diagrams, photography, typography and visual examples to show both how the code works and what it actually produces.

Originally published in 2011, some specific technologies, conventions and web-development practices shown in the book have naturally evolved since publication. However, the foundational HTML and CSS concepts remain an approachable introduction to how websites are structured and styled.

This is a great book for a beginner learning HTML and CSS, a visual learner who finds traditional programming books intimidating, or someone who simply appreciates web design, hand-built websites and HTML/CSS programming culture. It’s also just a genuinely beautiful book to flip through and explore.

A Personal Note

This is a personally selected book from my own collection and has been a favourite of mine. I majored in web design while earning my Bachelor of Fine Arts, and I’ve always appreciated the way this book brings together programming, visual communication and thoughtful design.

It’s one I’m genuinely happy to recommend—especially to beginners, visual learners, and anyone with an appreciation for HTML/CSS and web-design culture.

Condition

Pre-owned paperback in very good used condition.

The dark exterior covers show visible cosmetic shelf and handling wear, including light scuffing, rubbing, scratches and some edge/corner wear. Please review photos closely for exterior condition.

The interior presents very nicely. Pages inspected are clean, bright and colourful, with no obvious writing, highlighting or staining observed. The binding appears secure and the spine is intact.

From a smoke-free home. The book has a clean, near-new book scent with an almost vinyl-like quality.

Details
Title: HTML & CSS: Design and Build Websites
Author: Jon Duckett
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Copyright: 2011
Printing: First Printing
Format: Paperback
ISBN-13: 978-1-118-00818-8
Dimensions: Approx. 9.5" H × 7.5" W × 0.9" thick
Weight: Approx. 3 lb 9 oz
Language: English
Manufactured in: United States of America
Interior: Extensively illustrated in full colour with code examples, diagrams, photography and visual demonstrations

This is a substantial, heavy book. Photos show the actual copy you will receive, including examples of the interior design and content.

SKU: BO-PC1