Computers \u0026 Typesetting, Volume A: The TeXBook by Donald Ervin Knuth


Computers \u0026 Typesetting, Volume A: The TeXBook
Title : Computers \u0026 Typesetting, Volume A: The TeXBook
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ISBN : 0201134470
ISBN-10 : 9780201134476
Language : English
Format Type : Hardcover
Number of Pages : 483
Publication : First published January 1, 1984

TeX represents the state-of-the-art in computer typesetting. It is particularly valuable where the document, article, or book to be produced contains a lot of mathematics, and where the user is concerned about typographic quality. TeX software offers both writers and publishers the opportunity to produce technical text of all kinds, in an attractive form, with the speed and efficiency of a computer system.

Novice and expert users alike will gain from The TeXbook the level of information they seek. Knuth warns newcomers away from the more difficult areas, while he entices experienced users with new challenges. The novice need not learn much about TeX to prepare a simple manuscript with it. But for the preparation of more complex documents, The TeXbook contains all the detail required.

Knuth’s familiar wit, and illustrations specially drawn by Duane Bibby, add a light touch to an unusually readable software manual.
The TeXbook is the first in a five-volume series on Computers and Typesetting, all authored by Knuth.

Computers \u0026 Typesetting, Volume A: The TeXBook Reviews

  • Nguyễn

    "If you want an in-depth understanding of LaTeX you can start somewhere else. However, if you want to really understand TeX then there is no way to avoid the great Texbook..."

  • Darrell Ulm

    This is the main book to read for TeX in my opinion.

  • za

    Buku ini lucu karena disertai ilustrasi-ilustrasi yang menarik. Awalnya aku menemukan buku ini di perpustakaan Matematika. Lalu berkat aku kenal teman yang anak Matematika, aku bisa membawa buku ini pulang. Belakangan baru aku menemukan buku ini di salah satu lab ku.

    Aku membaca buku ini karena pada saat itu aku ingin belajar mengetik menggunakan format LaTeX. Wah, buku ini terlalu pusing untuk belajar, jika yang diharapkan adalah "how-to". Buku ini banyak bercerita.

    Akhirnya aku bisa juga mengetik dengan LaTeX. Caranya dengan mencari artikel-artikel sederhana di Internet. Tak lupa bertanya teman, bila tak kunjungn menemukan jawaban. Tugas Akhir ku aku ketik dengan format LaTex.

  • Charles Greer

    One of my favorite tech books ever. The book is like Felini's 8 1/2, an self-referential and multi-readable journey through elegance in typography.

  • Logan

    A documentation for a program couldn't be done better than Knuth does it for his. Clearly explained and engaging.

  • Ola

    I've more skimmed through it than read it. It's pretty advanced and I don't think it'd be very useful for a basic tex user, but I really liked the humorous voice of the narrator, or so to say.