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Head First HTML with CSS & XHTMLHead First HTML with CSS & XHTML by Elisabeth Freeman
Buy new: $26.39 / Used from: $16.96
If you're just starting this book is for you!
Transcending CSS: The Fine Art of Web DesignTranscending CSS: The Fine Art of Web Design by Andy Clarke
Buy new: $34.64 / Used from: $22.27
Great book for advanced CSS, it has a completely new approach. (don't expect a lot of code here)
Head First JavaScriptHead First JavaScript by Michael Morrison
Buy new: $26.39 / Used from: $21.50
I'm still reading it, but so far it's an awesome book.
Head First AjaxHead First Ajax by Rebecca M Riordan
Buy new: $29.69 / Used from: $15.43
Will be released shortly. I just trust Head First Books, once you read one you'll never stop.
Don't Make Me Think: A Common Sense Approach to Web Usability, 2nd EditionDon't Make Me Think: A Common Sense Approach to Web Usability, 2nd Edition by Steve Krug
Buy new: $26.40 / Used from: $21.46
Please read this book, I highly recommend it. It's almost all you have to know about web usability. and it's a real pleasure to read.
Designing DesignDesigning Design by Kenya Hara
Buy new: $32.97 / Used from: $35.32
Great Book about design, it's not particularly focused on web, but it may be one of the best design books out there.
How To Be a Graphic Designer Without Losing Your SoulHow To Be a Graphic Designer Without Losing Your Soul by Adrian Shaughnessy
Buy new: $13.57 / Used from: $10.00
Good book, if you're a graphic designer starting out you should read it.
Presentation Zen: Simple Ideas on Presentation Design and DeliveryPresentation Zen: Simple Ideas on Presentation Design and Delivery by Garr Reynolds
Buy new: $23.09 / Used from: $20.24
I just received this book two weeks ago. let me tell you, it's not about web or design. well, or at least not design as you may know it. This book is about effective communication.
Color Design Workbook: A Real-World Guide to Using Color in Graphic DesignColor Design Workbook: A Real-World Guide to Using Color in Graphic Design by Noreen Morioka, Terry Stone Sean Adams
Buy used from: $25.99
Well, your screen displays colors right? Read this and you'll have a better idea of how using colors in everything (including your websites)
Logo Design Workbook: A Hands-On Guide to Creating LogosLogo Design Workbook: A Hands-On Guide to Creating Logos by Noreen Morioka, Terry Stone Sean Adams
Buy new: $16.50 / Used from: $15.00
If you want to have some basic knowledge about creating logos, try this book. I'm not really sure if this is the best book on the subject but it's really helpful.
Universal Principles of DesignUniversal Principles of Design by William Lidwell
Buy new: $26.40 / Used from: $21.99
Interesting book.