The Art And Science of CSS is trying to change your mind about standards-based design. They say that CSS-Based design does not have to be boring. Their claim is that if you put together a talented group of designers that you can re-energize your website design and bring it fully to life.
In The Art And Science of CSS, SitePoint Pty. Ltd. brings together five designers to try to do just that; to prove that you don't have to sacrifice beautiful design for best practices. The Art And Science of CSS is contained in seven chapters and is printed in full color. It is geared for those who want to gain the practical skills involved in using CSS to create attractive websites. The only knowledge needed is familiarity with HTML.
Chapter one, "Headings," describes the importance of conveying a lot with a little. Headings are the attention-grabbers of your page and, with only a handful of fonts available across all browsers; you have to draw your audience in with effective headings. Cameron Adams will show you how.
Chapter two, "Images," show how images are the windows to your page. Jina Bolton will teach you ways to display your images for effectiveness. You will learn how to create photo albums, apply boarders, padding, typography and colors to put your best image forward.
Chapter three, "Backgrounds,", has David Johnson explaining the properties that you will be using on a daily basis. You will transform your design into lightweight markup and CSS. Here you will work through a case study for a fictional project that will have you creating a great-looking design that is supported by all modern browsers.
Chapter four, "Navigation," will explain the secrets to successful navigation by using a case study. Steve Smith will show you how to build both a basic as well as an advanced application of the main navigation styles used today. This includes both horizontal as well as vertical navigation menus.
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1 - Jozefina
I recommend this book! Yes if you are not within the leading edge of the Web Industry, or you are even a little bit unsure about your CSS skills being totally up to date, or you just want to have a different take on design and break out of the CSS box mode; then this is the book for you, . I even didn’t have a problem with the layout or the typography of this book, good read, full of useful information and techniques.