SGML: New SGML Book: Special Edition Using SGML from Que

Subject: New SGML Book: Special Edition Using SGML from Que
Date: Tue, 16 Apr 1996 16:37:43 -0900
From: "W. Eliot Kimber" <kimber@passage.com>
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Just ran across the subject book at my local book store (Book Stop in 
Austin, TX). It's part of the Que Special Edition series. From the brief 
look I've been able to give, it looks pretty good.

It aims to be an entry-level "how to get up and doing stuff with SGML" 
book, something we've needed for a long time. I can't really judge how 
well it reaches its target audience (it's all I can do to bring myself 
to read yet another explanation of what SGML is), but it seems pretty 
accessible. Lots of graphics and examples. I didn't find any glaring 
technical errors in the parts I looked at (the authors listed all know 
their stuff and shouldn't be making glaring errors in any case). 

It comes with a CD that includes all the usual free tools 
(SP/Perl/Panorama/Near and Far Lite), as well some DynaText books and 
Rainbow maker. 
 especially like the "Working with Consultants" sections, which give 
very good advice about preparing for working with consultants on SGML 
projects.

Dr. Macro says "check it out."

Title: Special Edition: Using SGML
Authors: Martin Colby and David S. Jackson, et. al.
Published by: Que 
ISBN 0-7897-0414-5
49.99 $US, 46.99 UK Pounds
Web site: http://www.mcp.com/que