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Books Every Web Designer Should Own
MTIV Process Inspiration and Practice for the New Media DesignerMTIV Process Inspiration and Practice for the New Media Designer by Hillman Curtis
Buy new: £22.74 / Used from: £5.89
Web design is not just about knowing your software, it's also about understanding clients and communicating your message effectively. This book will get you thinking about how to do this.
Foundation ActionScriptFoundation ActionScript by Sham Bhangal
Buy used from: £0.01
This is THE book for anyone who wants to take their flash skills to the next level. I originally read this about a year ago, but still refer to it. An excellent introduction to actionscripting.
ActionScript: The Definitive GuideActionScript: The Definitive Guide by Colin Moock
Buy used from: £0.28
And when you've read the above title, this is the one to make you a master, glasshopper!
Graphic Design Cookbook: Mix and Match Recipes for Better, Faster LayoutsGraphic Design Cookbook: Mix and Match Recipes for Better, Faster Layouts by Leonard Koren
Buy new: £8.49 / Used from: £2.75
At first glance this seems to be rather lacking in content, but don't let that put you off. A fantastic resource for layout ideas when inspiration fails you.
HTML for the World Wide Web with XHTML and CSS: Visual QuickStart Guide, Fifth EditionHTML for the World Wide Web with XHTML and CSS: Visual QuickStart Guide, Fifth Edition by Elizabeth Castro
Buy used from: £0.51
Liz Castro's guide to HTML was the one that got me started in my profession and for that I will always be grateful. A clear and concise introduction to designing for the web.
The Complete Guide to Digital Graphic DesignThe Complete Guide to Digital Graphic Design
Buy used from: £7.91
I'm convinced that all web designers can learn something from the graphic design community and this serves as a good overview of the ins and outs of the discipline.
Peter Kay's Phoenix Nights [2001]Peter Kay's Phoenix Nights [2001]
Buy used from: £1.89
And for when you need to get away from your computer and laugh yourself stupid, here you have the comic genius of Peter Kay.
Deception [VINYL]Deception [VINYL] by Dan Curtin
Dan Curtin, the (almost) undiscovered genius of techno. If you like the sound of Detroit this will NOT disappoint