Smashing Book 2 Is Coming: Add Your Name To The Book!
Update:(30.01.2011) The Smashing Book 2, with 2.970 names of our readers, is now available in the Smashing Shop.
Update: (30.01.2011) If you are planning to write an article or review of Smashing Book 2, please feel free to use the Smashing Book 2 Media Kit (.zip, 7 Mb). The kit contains images, illustrations and photos that you might find useful for your article. Also, please don’t forget to tweet the link to the review with the hashtag #smbook2, so we can track it and add it to our list of reviews. Your help is sincerely appreciated. Thank you for your time and your efforts, guys!
We’ve got some exciting news: the printed Smashing Book 2 is coming. We will launch pre-orders in January 2011 and will start shipping the book in February 2011. We are just putting the final touches on the brand new book, and we are confident that it will be a valuable, timeless and affordable book for you, our dear readers, and all designers and developers worldwide.
After much difficulty with the first book, we have learned our lessons: Smashing Book 2 will have a much better stitched binding, a hardcover, more pages and a bit larger in size.
Our Readers Deserve Credit
It’s not unusual for authors to dedicate their books to people they care about: loved ones, family or perhaps friends or colleagues. In our case, we would like to dedicate this new book to all of our readers: you. But we don’t want to just do it with a short acknowledgment in the preface. Anyone could do that! We have a slightly better idea.
We would like to print the names of our readers in the book. To do this, we have reserved a double-page on which we will print together all of the names of readers who comment on this article in the shape of the Smashing Magazine logo: ASCII art at its best! If necessary, we will add two more double-pages so that everyone fits.
Leave a Comment and Add Your Name to the Book!
It’s simple: just write a short comment on this post and tell us why you read Smashing Magazine and how we can improve it. You may use your full name or an alias; the length allowed is between 4 and 35 characters. Your name may consist of at most four parts (for example, Patrick Michael Philips or John F. Doe or Alberto de la Cruz). Special characters are allowed. Please note that we will moderate the names, and spammy submissions will not be accepted.
What’s So Different About the New Book?
The Smashing Book 2 will be published in February 2011 and can be pre-ordered at a big discount in January. It will cost $39.90 and will contain 360 pages. It is a real hardbound book (+ free eBook), with sewn binding, a bookmark and four-color printing. Just as we did last time, we will pack it well, too.
Delivery times and shipping are different this time. All orders will be shipped via air mail. The shipping cost will be low and will be the same for every customer, no matter where they are located.
As with our first printed book, The Smashing Book 2 is a collaboration of talented and knowledgeable folks, among them Mike Rundle, Christian Heilmann, Francisco Inchauste, Vivien Anayian, Susan Weinschenk, Alexander Charchar, Matt Ward and others. The book will feature exclusive full-page illustrations for each chapter. Here we’ve got something special for you as well, but more on that next time.
Rules and Guidelines
- How to participate?
Just write a short comment on this post and tell us why you read Smashing Magazine and how we can improve it. - How many names can fit onto the two pages?
Of course, it depends on the length of the names. We expect around 6,000 readers will be able to fit onto the two pages. - How much time do I have to join in?
The deadline is 26th of November 2010, 11:59 PM CET. We do want to make it to the printer on time after all. - Can anyone take part?
Yes, but you’d better hurry: first come, first served. - Are there any restrictions on the names?
The length of the person’s name (both first and last) must be between 4 and 35 characters. It may contain at most three empty characters. Please note that we will moderate the names, and spammy submissions will not be accepted.
Extra Goodie: Exclusive SM Book 2 Poster!
To make participation even more enticing, we are giving away 50 exclusive Smashing Book 2 posters to participants. The winners will be picked randomly from among all users who comment on this post.
We are working very hard to make the Smashing Book 2 an extremely valuable and useful resource for all designers and developers. We hope to meet your expectations with the new book. Please stay tuned for updates. And don’t forget to leave the comment.
Heimo Paffhausen
November 25th, 2010 5:41 pmyour content has always been a great inspiration. from the first time i stumbled upon your site. and it’s still one of the most important sources to improve my skills and get new insights… thumbs up!
Ivan Jimenez
November 25th, 2010 5:44 pmI read Smashing Magazine because is simply great when it comes to all content related to the web and about making it beautiful and useful.
This magazine can be improved by adding more content and reorganize the content into even more categories so older posts are still easy to find. Look forward to the second book!
mod heavy mod
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Jain Paul
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JDP&&CDP&DDP
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dreadu
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Avenson Robles Navalta
November 25th, 2010 6:31 pmI love the first book and im pretty sure imma love this book too. Smashing Magazine simply rocks! ^^
Chyi-Dean Shu
November 25th, 2010 6:35 pmI read Smashing Magazine because I’m a freelance graphic designer and find the advice on here to be invaluable.
Camilla H N Albuquerque
November 25th, 2010 6:49 pmThe SM has quality articles, but also has a wonderful, understandable and exciting articles and team. As I would not want a copy of this book for me with my name on it? You are my heroes! If it was something better, invest in a more practical way to find the content here (cataloging / themes).
Arch & Adrian
November 25th, 2010 7:03 pmMy partner Adrian bought me the first book and ever since I’m hooked to it..
We love smashing magazine , the guidelines, inspirations, A- Z the whole package. True Rockstar!
Looking forward to the second book and would be great to see our names :-)
Sam Maclennan
November 25th, 2010 7:14 pmLooking forward to it! Still refer back to the first one
dzulfriday
November 25th, 2010 7:23 pmi am not sure if am entitle or not. i am not an expert or guru in webdesign, but smashingmagazine has always been my bible of web design reference. honestly i really want this book!
Nguyen Quang Tin
November 25th, 2010 7:29 pmThe Smashing Magazine really helps me improve my skills in works. I really enjoy your articles and get a lot of inspiration from that into my works. My thanks to your team. You all have done a very good job so keep doing it.
Samuel Livingstone
November 25th, 2010 7:38 pmLoving Smashing Mag and it’s networks, full of such great info! thanks for putting a great effort in everytime!
Is there any chance of getting both books in a PDF format down the track?
Rigel St. Pierre
November 25th, 2010 7:52 pmI love coming to Smashing Magazine to find great inspiration. There is no better place on the web. A better system to find content for designers vs web designers.
Oudin N.B Samuel
November 25th, 2010 8:01 pmI read this book because it is not like the other books, this one give information that is current and relevant to the current time. Its like seeing a new car model online then seeing that same car model on the street as soon as you get up open the door and go outside now that’s amazing.
In terms of improvements not sure think you guys did a great job on the first book.
I’m just looking forward to seeing what the new book will contain.
by the way I’m a reader from Trinidad & Tobago so your book is reaching far.
Karim Dahou
November 25th, 2010 8:05 pmOh! Yeah! Smashing Book #2
Dante Johnson
November 25th, 2010 8:31 pmAs a Graphic Designer, from the time of being a student to now Smashing Magazine has been an important part of my inspiration, filling bored time, and finding amazing, great resources for my designs and related projects. I’ve recommended the book to be purchased by the school library, and Follow avidly via RSS. I love Smashing Magazine, It’s one of the best design resources out there and I’m happy to be a part of that, even if it’s only reading it.
Isuru Ranawaka
November 25th, 2010 8:42 pmIt is a pleasure indeed to comment about this awesome web site. I learned most on the web designing and development subject from this site. It’s content is best among other sites when compared. But i don’t like comparing because this is the best. Thanks.
Jordan Milano
November 25th, 2010 8:49 pmQuite a few names to fit onto 2 pages.
Lee Jones
November 25th, 2010 9:05 pmSmashing Magazine opens my eyes to new ideas and fresh insights. It’s everything from an indulgent sugar fix to a daily dose of fiber at the same time. My only suggestion, please make the books available as a PDF for my iPad! PDFs can reflect a beautiful book design much more than an eBook.
Merlijn Ackerstaff
November 25th, 2010 9:17 pmKeep on Smashing!
Qumber H
November 25th, 2010 9:24 pmSmashing Magazine a brilliant resource for anything Web design related. Can’t wait for book #2 I know what you have included will be invaluable to Web designers.
Siemprefo GT
November 25th, 2010 9:32 pmSmashing is my daily inspiration… Can’t wait for The Smashing Book #2
Dhiraj Amritraj
November 25th, 2010 9:35 pmThe best site for web developers. Keeps me updated with the latest web technologies and trends. Thanks a lot Smashing!
sayan
November 25th, 2010 9:36 pmI love this, it is a great resource, a great inspiration.
You people are just awesome & doing a beautiful job.
Eric Peacock
November 25th, 2010 9:47 pmSmashing Magazine added itself to my list of go-to web sites not long after it came to my attention. Even with fantastic long-running sites like A List Apart, Think Vitamin and others, Smashing Magazine set itself apart by providing good links and information that easily fill in the cracks between other publications. Even better Smashing Magazine isn’t afraid to offer constructive commentary to feed the community discussion and the mind.
Here’s to more Smashing Magazine!
hasan movahed
November 25th, 2010 9:59 pmSmashing is best magazine.. im love you Smashing
this book is quality & good
Adam Foale
November 25th, 2010 10:04 pmInsert desperate attempt at catching a glimpse of fame here… p.s. love smashing & sixrevisions…
Serdar Aydıner
November 25th, 2010 10:42 pmsmashing magazine is a really good inspiration resource with great webdesign articles
Josh Fabian
November 25th, 2010 10:45 pmI’ve been reading smashing magazine for a long time now for a constant source of inspiration! What a great idea to boost sales of the book! I’ll definitely be picking up a copy of the book, I hope it delivers the same great content the website does!
Dustin Blake
November 25th, 2010 10:49 pmSmashing Magazine is one of the most important resources I use in my professional life along with the excellent Smashing Network of other professionals leaping for perfection in the industry.
Alexis Brille
November 25th, 2010 10:50 pmSmashing Magazine was the magazine that helped me finalize my decision to choose a career as an Interface Designer and Entrepreneur right after graduation.
Htoo Tay Zar
November 25th, 2010 11:34 pmSmashing Magazine is just awesome. Already my favorite design source since 2007. love it.
MatSays
November 25th, 2010 11:34 pmLooking forward to the next book! Smashing is an excellent resource for teachers (like myself) and students – great, well composed articles, good visuals, and well designed pages. I would love to see filter-based RSS subscriptions and maybe an alternative interface (a gridboard for example) for the home page rather than the blog-style.
Keep up the great work!
Senthil Kumar RSK
November 25th, 2010 11:51 pm#SM-Smashing Magazine is one of my web friend who i greet daily “Good Morning” and the site greets me back with valuable resources to keep learning and explore more about the various technology domains. The feedback mechanism gives the user more interactiveness to comment and author to respond.I have given introduction of #SM to my friends who are more interested to photography , technology , creative professionals.
Way to go :)
Vangelis Makridakis
November 26th, 2010 12:14 amHow nice!
A great idea, when it’s out will keep company to the 1st Book I’ve bought with pre-order. I hope the delivery times to be good this time :)
Cheers and congratulations!
Emil Hunefalk
November 26th, 2010 12:16 amI read Smashing for the great ideas – only wishing for some more Dec content
Imran A. Subhani
November 26th, 2010 12:26 amIts simply SMASHING
Tomislav Mesić
November 26th, 2010 12:28 amWell, that’s excelent news about comming SMB#2. It’s hard to say how much SMB#1 helps me in my bussiness life. All the stuffs in first book is pretty familiar to me but the way how everything is arranged in a meaningful whole is simply unbelievable.
How to improve SM … I’d like to see app in AppStore which will compound all the content (or maybe not all) from the SM web, and if it is possible, putting SMB#1 & #2 to the BookStore would be terrific!
Alex
November 26th, 2010 12:34 amI love Smashing Magazine for its great content on CSS, jQuery and usability, the writing is sharp, down-to-earth and well-researched.
How to make SM even better? How about an iPad app or a more detailed / sectioned RSS feed?
Jens
November 26th, 2010 12:34 amSmashing Magazine makes me a better designer, developer, entrepreneur and person.
Brian Wangila
November 26th, 2010 12:39 amWhen I first started as a freelance web developer, the first resource I was told to check out was SM. Two years later I still read this blog following every new post.
What really brings me back here every morning to check if there’s a new post is the high quality of the articles. Its amazing how most of your articles somehow cover all the readers, be it a newbie or an experienced designer.
The Smashing Book 1 has helped me greatly and I cant wait to get my copy of TSB2
Ali Ukani
November 26th, 2010 12:39 amI read Smashing Magazine because you guys have great articles on web design. I’ve learned techniques I wouldn’t have learned for years, and avoided stupid mistakes just by reading this site.
I would love to see more articles geared towards design fundamentals, with a focus on how they apply to more modern design trends.
Mike van Loenhout
November 26th, 2010 12:47 amLoved the first book, will buy the second !
Korbinian Greyphil
November 26th, 2010 12:50 amReading Smashing Magazine is always entertaining and very helpful. I learned so much here and got inspired to create things I never thought I’d be able to.
Helene Vabø Thorsen
November 26th, 2010 12:57 amI always start my day by reading Smashing Magazine. You give me inspiration to make something greater than I would do without you.
What to improve, Im not so sure right now, Im totally in love <3
Joel Solomon
November 26th, 2010 1:24 amI love Smashing Magazine for its great content on CSS, jQuery and WordPress, the writing is simple and easy to follow.
I’ve learned alot on wordpress through SM. Thanks for the amazing Tips!!
Jante
November 26th, 2010 1:45 amCan’t wait Smashing book #2
Anzaludin Sam
November 26th, 2010 1:47 amLoved the first book, can’t wait to buy the second.
I wish the distribution faster and smoother than the first book.
Keep up the great work!
Abhimanyu Ghoshal
November 26th, 2010 1:48 amSmashing Magazine is the best resource for understanding and learning about contemporary design. Great content that’s worth reading again and again!
Rexha Kqiku
November 26th, 2010 1:53 amYes, I’ll buy 2econd SM book
Mahabaleshwar Gawas
November 26th, 2010 1:54 amI liked 1st edition of Smashing Magazine very much. I’m looking forward for second edition. I hope it will exceed my expectation…
Mike Francis
November 26th, 2010 1:55 amThe community that IMO started it all! Keep up the good work.
Paul Ouano
November 26th, 2010 2:01 amWhat I love about Smashing Magazine, unlike other blog sites, is that it feels just like a real magazine – content is very relevant and highly moderated so that only quality stories make it. How to improve? I already like it just the way it is. The quality of the articles have significantly improved in the second half of this year, by the way.
Gaga-Maki Panic
November 26th, 2010 2:03 amI can’t wait to read this book. I enjoyed the first one very much!
Thanks a lot!
Assssa
November 26th, 2010 2:11 amDon’t know am I in, or no, anyway, thank you for your articles, for experience which you share with creative and talented people from everywhere. It is great that there is always something new to learn.
What you can improve… hmm.. maybe to make a section where all articles about clients and relationships with them , also relationship inside the creative team – will be placed.
Thank you!
Immo Junghärtchen
November 26th, 2010 2:19 amI look forward to my daily smashing post. It’s an inspiration, a well-researched piece, a resource. And on the rare days that the post is not applicable to me, I can hit the Network tab and find a cornucopia of similarly great articles. A daily treat.
Antoine Tournaire
November 26th, 2010 2:20 amYeah ! I Bought the first book and i wasn’t disappointed !
Too bad there have not a French version for the second…
Thanks !
François-David Kool
November 26th, 2010 2:24 amBig fan here! Keep up the good work guys.
Ramnath Ramachandran
November 26th, 2010 2:29 amSince 2008 am an ardent fan of Smashing Magazine and you guys keep me updated with the latest on User Experience and Usability aspects. I find the comments and discussions quite informative and feels like being part of a great community.
Suggestion: I wish to see a ‘Design Dictionary’ for all those terminology that designers come across on various projects. It may have sections specific to Web Design, Mobile Design, Information Design etc… (something similar to the Sitepoint Reference for Web Development)
Wish you a greater success with SM Book #2 and waiting for the grand release.
Michel Depière
November 26th, 2010 3:05 amSmashing magazine is a landmark in website design and all things WordPress and graphic design. It keeps me grounded and inspired at the same time!
Carlos T. Koulatsis
November 26th, 2010 3:11 amSmashing Mag is a Foundation of Knowledge and Inspiration for any Web Designer.
nikita.giant
November 26th, 2010 3:38 amBest tips for webdesigners and developpers.
Yosua David Sutanto
November 26th, 2010 4:00 amWoah! It’s already the time for the second book? Great! My only wish from the first book was if only it was bigger… and how happy I am to read “a bit larger size” up there. Hope it’s big enough.
Regards,
Yosua David Sutanto
René Vink
November 26th, 2010 4:09 amSmashing Magazine a great resource of knowledge and inspiration.
James Caluya
November 26th, 2010 4:10 ammy Holy Bible of when it comes to web! :)
Thanks SM
Bradley Hancock
November 26th, 2010 4:12 amEvery friday I dedicate a set amount of time to catching up on what I’ve missed (if I’ve missed anything) in the week on smashing mag. Keep up the great work and smashing articles!
Jorge Carvalho
November 26th, 2010 4:17 amI’m a daily Smashing Magazine reader. Every single day I expect to learn something from you. Your articles are top quality. First Book was amazing, I expect nothing less from the second!
Keep up your great work.
Vinícius Colacino da Rocha
November 26th, 2010 4:28 amI’m enjoying the first book. It’s amazing and all that knowledge will help me a lot, as all the post already do.
Just love to read the posts.
I’m a great fan of you guys. Can’t wait for the Book #2.
Keep the good work! Greetings from Brazil!
Regards,
Vinicius
Ferman Aziz
November 26th, 2010 4:32 amto get the inspiration for my blog PelFusion dot com
Allon Lim
November 26th, 2010 4:35 amThere’s a great community, great content, and a great team behind this magazine. Actually, i just wanted to say a really big Thank You! I have to say you guys offer a lot of great help to all of us out there. I love your Showcase posts the most. I never had formal training but i know Smashing magazine is the best web design teacher i’ll ever have.
Corien
November 26th, 2010 4:35 amSmashing Magazine is the first site I go to for resources, tutorials and inspiration when it comes to anything ‘web’ related.
Michal Kolar
November 26th, 2010 4:45 amSmashing is the most stable and useful magazine I´ve ever read. Great I have also printed book of Smashing in case of network failover :-)
Martin Eklund
November 26th, 2010 5:00 amI love Smashing Magazine – and I love my iPhone. An iPhone app specifically made for Smashing Magazine would be awesome!
Daniele Argiolas
November 26th, 2010 5:14 amSmashing Magazine is the first url opened every morning in my browser.
Inspiring!
Andi Widjajana
November 26th, 2010 5:26 amWow.. this is a good news. I’ve read the first book and I hope the second book will be much better.
Your book is really a source of inspiration and it helps me a lot in my work.
Maybe I can contribute on the third one??? (finger crossed) :-)
Suvi Valtonen
November 26th, 2010 5:30 amAm an enthousiastic Smashing Mag follower, interesting and inspiring articles! Loved your first book and gonna order the second one! Keep up the good work.
Rob Hunter
November 26th, 2010 5:56 amLong time reader! Smashing Magazine keeps me in the loop with the marketing world.
James Duffell
November 26th, 2010 6:04 amLoved the first book, glad to hear there’s a new book which will be larger and with nicer binding. Definitely will be pre ordering this one as well.
Carin Elvhammar
November 26th, 2010 6:19 amCan´t wait!
Johan Eliasson
November 26th, 2010 6:19 amReally like Smashing Magazine and hope to read more intresting and inspiring articles in the future.
Manmeet Kaur
November 26th, 2010 6:24 amSmashing magazine is like hub of articles and inspiration.
Michael D. Bray
November 26th, 2010 6:31 amI don’t read the magazine, but I’ve found the online articles very useful!
Karolina Jamula-Mucha
November 26th, 2010 6:37 amThere are thousands of web design resources to be found on the Web. However, Smashing Magazine is one of-a-kind and beats its competition without a word. SM provides an insight into every single aspect of the Web; the articles are versatile and everyone can find a topic that interests him the most. What I’m trying to say, is that SM is not only about design or programming or technology or inspiration or social media, etc. — it’s really all about everything! And that’s what makes it so influential and popular. We, designers are interested in many sides of our field; and every one of us has different needs. That’s my reason I love to read Smashing Magazine because it provides meaningful information on the topics I am interested in.
I bought my first book because I knew it was worth it! Even my college professor recommended it for his students! And I can’t wait to get 2nd issue.
I have just small suggestion — to add a Facebook and Twitter icons/buttons at the top of SmashingMagazine.com home page. I think that might be really beneficial for new visitors.
Thank you guys, one more, time for great content and for influencing/improving our Web community!
Julian Canto
November 26th, 2010 6:45 amloving this site since i stumbled about it! I read it all day long, because it’s inspire me :)
Guus van Velthoven
November 26th, 2010 7:10 amI did not mind the small size of book one. That made it nice and portable. I will definitely sign up foor this one too. How about a book on Illustrator by the way?
Charlie Pearce
November 26th, 2010 7:21 amI read smashing magazine because of the way it keeps up with current trends in the industry. However I would like to see some more “back to basics” stuff as I’m just getting back into the design process after many years away -and could do with some more primers on the current standards.
Leon Huzen
November 26th, 2010 7:26 amSmashing Magazine is my portal to the world of webdesign. All my routes starts here.
What I would like to improve – add custom search for smashing network, also i would welcome some fine Android app for reading the posts.
unluckyXIII
November 26th, 2010 8:12 amI’d been following Smashing Magazine for some time and really learnt a lot from it! Would really love to be part of it and get the book!
farbenbaden
November 26th, 2010 8:21 amWhen I work for my t-shirt shop fuckmyshirt and I look for some help like: “How can I increase my conversion rate”, I always have a look at Smashing Magazine. Normally the article I am looking for is on the top and brand new.
Thank you!
All the best!
Marius Jopen
farbenbaden
Jamie Young
November 26th, 2010 8:27 amI only found you today, but hell i wanna be in the book :-) Great articles so far will look out for the book once released…
Allard Hansma
November 26th, 2010 8:27 amLoving SM since the day I found it. It just gives me good info about design and shows me neat tricks. Which probably got me from beginner to regular and hopefully will get me to advanced!
Madalin Gageanu
November 26th, 2010 8:41 amLoving SM because of the always fresh & original high-quality posts.
Anca Varsandan
November 26th, 2010 8:44 amLike it because of all the inspiring articles and the monthly wallpaper contest. :P
Flipwald
November 26th, 2010 8:47 amCan´t wait!
Arjen Tienkamp
November 26th, 2010 8:50 amSmashing Magazine is the place to be when it comes to inspiration, original and well written articles, and learning everything about design!
Jan Kukačka
November 26th, 2010 8:53 amSmashing Magazine is simply my place to go on the internet. Whenever I look for some inspiration, whenever I want to learn something new, whenever I want to read information about new techs on the internet… There’s so much I learned from you guys and I hope I’m gonna learn even more. Thank you and hope everything’s going to be still so good as it has always been!
And the idea with names is great!
Filip Filipovic
November 26th, 2010 9:15 amSince web is changing so fast the only way to stay up to date is to follow blogs and web magazines. Smashing Magazine is the best by far … great inteview’s and tips, so easy to navigate and search through article.
I am using Smashing Magazine as book of reference as well as news site :-) Thanks!
Keep up a great work!
Filip
Mark Harrison
November 26th, 2010 9:19 amI just can not help returning again and again to Smashing Magazine due to the variety of quality topics you cover and oh the inspiration. Many an afternoon has been lost surfing the sites from one of those ‘The best X something’ articles you guys publish. Keep it up and I’ll definitely be adding book 2 to the shelf next to book 1.