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Are "how to" books archaic? | |
| Subject: | what's next for howto books? | |
| Date: | 2003-11-10 14:19:48 | |
| From: | timoreilly | |
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Response to: what's next for howto books?
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| Thanks. Books like the Hacks series and the Cookbook series both try to use more of a web-style "useful bits" model rather than "single connected narrative." We think that's a good start towards giving people just what they want when they want it. Similarly, we've tried to do things with In a Nutshell and Pocket Guides/Pocket References to boil down essential reference info into the shortest possible compass for sophisticated users. Lots of experimentation to find the right style and approach. | ||
