--- title: Must read books for Web Designers in 2011 description: >- A 2011 book list for Web Designers and Front End Developers, one must read to keep your knowledge aligned with current standard of emerging web technology. url: https://expiredqueues.com/web-designers-developers-books-2011/ date: '2011-09-13T11:20:04.000Z' image: https://expiredqueues.com/images/og/web-designers-developers-books-2011-0332cdec.jpg --- Written in September 2011. Much of what it describes has since changed or disappeared; it is kept as a record of how the web used to work, not as advice. Trends posts books # Must read books for Web Designers/Front End Developers in 2011 13 September 2011 By Adrian 1 min read > A book list for Web Designers and Front End Developers, one must read to keep your knowledge aligned with current standard of emerging web technology. **What is your preferred reading method?** Reading on screen or reading printed books? I often choose printed books to read. Laying down on the ground somewhere in the park (or you may choose bed) and turning pages over, reading, makes it more enjoyable (than just making eyes bigger with tears looking at screen) - only possible if you choose to read printed books. Web industry is such an emerging field where last things go (usually, not always) too obsolete and if you don't keep yourself up to date with current standards, it shows there is a high possibility that your competitor will leave you behind and steal more clients. **So, what takes it to be updated, well said staying upto date with current web standards and new technologies?**\ In order to answer question above and help you to do so, I have listed essential books, reading upon, you'll gain good and aligned knowledge with current web trends. List goes: ## Smashing Book #2 By: Smashing Magazine ![Smashing Book 2](https://expiredqueues.com/images/opt/buch_dummy_big_3-e1315913419829-286.jpeg) ## Hardboiled Web Design By: Andy Clark Not available as of 2019 June. ![hardboiled-web-design](https://expiredqueues.com/images/opt/hardboiled-web-design-e1315913568521-270.jpeg) ## [HTML5 & CSS3](http://www.sitepoint.com/books/htmlcss1/) By: SitePoint [![](https://expiredqueues.com/images/opt/html5-css3-sitepoint-e1315913677327-225.jpeg)](http://www.sitepoint.com/books/htmlcss1/) ## [Getting Good with JavaScript](http://rockablepress.com/books/getting-good-with-javascript/) By: Andrew Burgess [![](https://expiredqueues.com/images/opt/book-320.jpeg)](http://rockablepress.com/books/getting-good-with-javascript/) ## [Responsive Web Design](http://www.abookapart.com/products/responsive-web-design) By: ETHAN MARCOTTE [![Responsive Web Design](https://expiredqueues.com/images/opt/responsive-web-design-e1315913821614-320.jpeg)](http://www.abookapart.com/products/responsive-web-design) ## [Rockstar WordPress Designer 2](http://rockablepress.com/books/rockstar-wordpress-designer-2/) By: Rohan Mehta [![WordPress Designer 2](https://expiredqueues.com/images/opt/WordPress-Designer-2-320.jpeg)](http://rockablepress.com/books/rockstar-wordpress-designer-2/) ## [Magento Theme Designer](http://www.packtpub.com/magento-1-4-themes-design/book) By: Richard Carter [![Magento1.4 Theme Design](https://expiredqueues.com/images/opt/Magento1.4-Theme-Design-320.jpeg)](http://www.packtpub.com/magento-1-4-themes-design/book) ## [Distinctive Design](http://www.amazon.com/dp/1119992982/) By: Alexander Dawson [![Distinctive Design](https://expiredqueues.com/images/opt/Distinctive-Design-320.jpeg)](http://www.amazon.com/dp/1119992982/) ## [Introducing HTML5](http://www.peachpit.com/store/product.aspx?isbn=0321687299) By: Bruce Lawson, Remy Sharp [![Introducing HTML5](https://expiredqueues.com/images/opt/introducing-HTML5-320.jpeg)](http://www.peachpit.com/store/product.aspx?isbn=0321687299) ### Other recommendations: - [25 Must-Read Books For Designers, Typography Lovers And Freelancers](http://spyrestudios.com/must-read-books-for-designers-typography-lovers-and-freelancers/) - [50 Must-read Books on Web Development](http://net.tutsplus.com/articles/web-roundups/50-must-read-books-in-web-development/) - 30 Must Have WebDesign Books - [What I am reading now](https://expiredqueues.com/books/) - [The Design of Everyday Things](https://expiredqueues.com/books/the-design-of-everyday-things/) Enjoy reading, Happy reading !!! 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