fcoll@maths.tcd.ie (Francis Coll) (05/01/91)
Hi, Does anybody know of any *good* books on Hypercard 2.0, starting from the basics (hypercard basics that is, not stuff on how to use a mouse!). Thanks in advance. Cheers, Francis. --------------------------- fcoll@maths.tcd.ie ---------------------------
ech@cbnewsk.att.com (ned.horvath) (05/03/91)
From article <1991May1.070431.28555@maths.tcd.ie>, by fcoll@maths.tcd.ie (Francis Coll): > Does anybody know of any *good* books on Hypercard 2.0, starting > from the basics (hypercard basics that is, not stuff on how to use > a mouse!). Thanks in advance. Answers to questions like this are very subjective, so your mileage may vary. I.e. don't blame me if you don't like these books, and all flames will be summarily ignored. If you want a good BASIC reference, Goodman's "Complete HyperCard Handbook" (Bantam) seems to be a reasonable value. I must say that I outgrew it long ago. The first few introductory chapters are more valuable than the reference. Make sure you get the HC 2.0 version. For the more advanced user, Winkler & Kamin's "HyperTalk 2.0: The Book" hits me exactly right -- it is extremely well-organized, richly cross- referenced, and very well-written, a must-have for the advanced scripter. In the introduction to HT2:TB, W&K recommend "Cooking with HyperTalk 2.0" by Winkler&Knaster, also by Bantam (I guess Bantam is in tight here), for the beginning HyperTalk scripter. I haven't looked at it, so I can't comment. And plan on spending lots of time PLAYING with the program -- the books only get you started... -- =Ned Horvath= ehorvath@attmail.com
nagle@well.sf.ca.us (John Nagle) (05/07/91)
I recommend the manual set that comes with the Hypercard 2.0 development system. "Claris Hypercard Script Language Guide" is especially useful. Finally, a book that actually tells you what the language is and does.