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About the Author
Jeff Siarto (Jeff Siarto) is a Web and User Experience designer living in Chicago. He is the founder of Siarto Labs, a small design company and co-founder of Loudpixel, a consultancy specializing in web development and online learning. Jeff was a student of the standards-based web design movement and writes articles and tutorials aimed at helping new web designers get started in the craft.


Book Information
ISBN 9780596806286
Author Jeff Siarto
Format Paperback
Page Count 300
Imprint O'Reilly Media
Publisher O'Reilly Media