Best CSS Book

[dcr33]

Which is the best printed book on CSS that you recommend?
Please don't tell about online resources or ebooks.
Thanks

[dcr33]

Hello somebody please reply.
Anybody there?

[djr33]

I think everyone has not replied because we all use online resources. There's lots out there, but I agree that it may be hard to find a single all-inclusive source, and it is nice to have something to read. That said, I don't know of anything.

I've used the Sams "Teach yourself ____ in 24 hours" series and I have generally found the books to be very useful. (The writing styles range from engaging to slightly dry, but still useful.) Note that "24 hours" varies-- sometimes it's "21 days" or "10 minutes" depending on the complexity of the topic. I haven't use this series for CSS, but I would recommend it, especially as the type of tech support book that you would actually read cover to cover (if that's your intent).
(There's a competing series called "Teach yourself _____", and I've never used those-- if you're looking for what I'm suggesting make sure it has the "24 hours" or equivalent in the title.)

It looks like there are two:
"Sams Teach Yourself CSS in 24 Hours"
"Sams Teach Yourself CSS in 10 Minutes"
I'd recommend the 24h version since I've used those and they're detailed.

[traq]

it also depends on what you want out of the book. everyone's different.

For example, I find very little use in "tutorial" -style books, especially where they are supposed to be "easy to read" and get you "up and running quick."

Reference books, however, -just an organized list of selectors, properties, values, notes, etc.- never leave my desk.

[dcr33]

Hey you all are misguiding me!!

[djr33]

We all use internet resources to learn web design, and we said that while posting. You can't expect us to answer something we don't know, and I believe the advice we have given is helpful, though not especially detailed.