HTML Books

HTML Utopia: Designing Without Tables Using CSS is yet another excellent book from Sitepoint. If you have either struggled with designing a website layout using CSS and have had to resort to using HTML tables, then this book is for you.

by Elizabeth Castro

HTML for the World Wide Web with XHTML and CSS is a superbly written book that can be used as a reference book or a learners manual.

Its clear and consise style makes it a perfect book for anyone who wants to learn how to build websites using HTML, XHTML and CSS. The layout is perfect and the book is in colour, adding to its visual appeal.

HTML and XHTML, the Definitive Guide, is a very well written, up to date and in-depth HTML book. It is not aimed at the very beginner, but is well suited to those with some prior HTML knowledge. It makes an excellent reference book on HTML, XHTML and CSS.

Paul Haine’s HTML Mastery is a book that is totally dedicated to HTML, unlike many modern HTML books which often cover CSS and/or JavaScript as well. As such, you will be treated to an in-depth explanation of correct HTML mark up.

Written by web design guru, Ian Lloyd, Build Your Own Website the Right Way using HTML & CSS is another superb quality book from Sitepoint. A lot of HTML books still teach out dated methods, but this book does not. It is aimed at beginners and teaches up to date, modern, standard compliant code.

Head First HTML with XHTML and CSS is a very different experience from your average web development book. It is written in a very informal and fun way. HTML concepts and syntax are explained in plain English and your understanding is constantly reinforced throughout the book. The authors guide you through the process of creating web site based on an example of a fictional café.