What are some good books on web UI?

Question

I'm looking to expand my knowledge of web interfaces and interactions but there are so many books out there. What would be a good few to start with?

Answer 1

Don't make me think! by Steve Krug

Answer 2

Although it's a little dated, the fundamentals are sound...Designing Web Usability by Jakob Nielsen...ISBN1-56205-810-X

Answer 3

I like these two:

• The Usability Kit
• The Web Design Business Kit 2.0

Answer 4

I highly recommend Magic Ink, by Bret Victor. It's not a book, but it's a must read (must study even) for any interface developer.

My favorite book on the subject is Don't make me think, by Steve Krug.

Answer 5

In addition to the already-mentioned "Don't Make Me Think!", Designing Web Usability by Jakob Nielsen, is also a good one to read.

Answer 6

http://www.cooper.com/insights/books/

About Face 3 is really good for general interface design and not directly targeted at the web. Amazing read, and has really helped in designing my projects.

Inmates is just a fun read period, and is great if you are trying to up sell interface designers to your bosses.

Answer 7

Not a book, but Jacob Nielsen has thirteen years' worth of thunderings on Web Usability. Very useful, occasionally shocking, always amusing. As well as his books, of course.

Answer 8

Not a book but http://webdesignfromscratch.com/ has lot of good basic information. You can also buy an ebook called 'Save The Pixel' from the site, although I haven't read it.

Answer 9

I asked a similar question here about web resources for designing user interfaces. Some of the responses might help.