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# LaTeX: A Document Preparation System (Addison-Wesley Series on Tools and Techniques for Computer T)

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Review: Essential for Use of LaTeX - I started using LaTeX (and TeX) over 15 years ago. I was dissatisfied with the way that Word handled equations (it didn't then) and sought software that would typeset my technical text and mathematics well. A friend and colleague introduced me to LaTeX. I bought a copy of Lamport's book, a PC port of the software, and started using LaTeX to set my work. I've been using LaTeX ever since. I use it for everything I write, with the exception of a few works that require me to use Word, either because my colleagues use it or the research sponsor requires it. Recently, one of my principal research sponsors began accepting PDF format reports, so I may escape one more instance of using Word. That pleases me. But, I digress. LaTeX is a set of macros (programs) that implement a variety of styles in the TeX language. Use of LaTeX is through a number of mark-up commands (in the same fashion that web documents are set with HTML mark-up) that are applied to textual elements of a document. Most of your LaTeX documents comprise your text. A small amount of text will be allocated to LaTeX mark-up. This book provides the necessary instruction for learning to use LaTeX. It is written for technical users, but not computer experts. That is, Lamport expects the users of the software to have a technical background because that's the goal of the software -- to set technical documents. But he doesn't expect the reader to be a computer expert. The book is manageable in length too. It is not so long as to require multiple sittings to work through it. Once familiar with the content, it is fairly easy to find what you are looking for in the text. The index is complete and useful. When using Lamport, I'm reminded of Kernighan and Ritchie (The C Programming Language) -- Lamport has a similar kind of easy flow to the text. While the material is not easy, Lamport's book does a good job of conveying use of a highly technical piece of software in a readable fashion. If you are going to use LaTeX, you will want a copy of this book. You will also want a copy of Mittelbach and others LaTeX Companion (2nd edition) to help use the plethora of add-on packages available for LaTeX. So, download a install of TeX (and LaTeX -- Google the TeX User's Group) for your computer, buy a copy of Lamport (and Mittelbach and others), read through Lamport, and start playing with LaTeX. If you write technical documents that require mathematics, you'll find LaTeX very useful. When you find yourself writing longer documents, the ability to automatically generate tables of contents, lists of figures and tables, bibliographies, and indices will make the software all the more valuable and the time invested learning to use it well-spent. Welcome to the world of LaTeX. Don't forget to join the TeX User's Group and support development of the software!
Review: One of those.... - ...beautifully written books that explain the structure and function so well, in a concise way. One realizes that when the content is written by a true thinker - like Mr. Lamport - the clarity shines through. This book is on the lines of C by K&R. I wish there were more books written in this manner.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #570,476 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #53 in Desktop Publishing #125 in Electronic Documents #184 in Typography (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (93) |
| Dimensions  | 9.24 x 7.42 x 0.48 inches |
| Edition  | 2nd |
| ISBN-10  | 0201529831 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0201529838 |
| Item Weight  | 1 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 272 pages |
| Publication date  | June 30, 1994 |
| Publisher  | Addison-Wesley Professional |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Essential for Use of LaTeX
*by D***N on March 6, 2006*

I started using LaTeX (and TeX) over 15 years ago. I was dissatisfied with the way that Word handled equations (it didn't then) and sought software that would typeset my technical text and mathematics well. A friend and colleague introduced me to LaTeX. I bought a copy of Lamport's book, a PC port of the software, and started using LaTeX to set my work. I've been using LaTeX ever since. I use it for everything I write, with the exception of a few works that require me to use Word, either because my colleagues use it or the research sponsor requires it. Recently, one of my principal research sponsors began accepting PDF format reports, so I may escape one more instance of using Word. That pleases me. But, I digress. LaTeX is a set of macros (programs) that implement a variety of styles in the TeX language. Use of LaTeX is through a number of mark-up commands (in the same fashion that web documents are set with HTML mark-up) that are applied to textual elements of a document. Most of your LaTeX documents comprise your text. A small amount of text will be allocated to LaTeX mark-up. This book provides the necessary instruction for learning to use LaTeX. It is written for technical users, but not computer experts. That is, Lamport expects the users of the software to have a technical background because that's the goal of the software -- to set technical documents. But he doesn't expect the reader to be a computer expert. The book is manageable in length too. It is not so long as to require multiple sittings to work through it. Once familiar with the content, it is fairly easy to find what you are looking for in the text. The index is complete and useful. When using Lamport, I'm reminded of Kernighan and Ritchie (The C Programming Language) -- Lamport has a similar kind of easy flow to the text. While the material is not easy, Lamport's book does a good job of conveying use of a highly technical piece of software in a readable fashion. If you are going to use LaTeX, you will want a copy of this book. You will also want a copy of Mittelbach and others LaTeX Companion (2nd edition) to help use the plethora of add-on packages available for LaTeX. So, download a install of TeX (and LaTeX -- Google the TeX User's Group) for your computer, buy a copy of Lamport (and Mittelbach and others), read through Lamport, and start playing with LaTeX. If you write technical documents that require mathematics, you'll find LaTeX very useful. When you find yourself writing longer documents, the ability to automatically generate tables of contents, lists of figures and tables, bibliographies, and indices will make the software all the more valuable and the time invested learning to use it well-spent. Welcome to the world of LaTeX. Don't forget to join the TeX User's Group and support development of the software!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ One of those....
*by K***S on September 14, 2024*

...beautifully written books that explain the structure and function so well, in a concise way. One realizes that when the content is written by a true thinker - like Mr. Lamport - the clarity shines through. This book is on the lines of C by K&R. I wish there were more books written in this manner.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The most important LaTeX documention; still great in 2017
*by J***B on August 3, 2017*

Though I have read a fair number of LaTeX books, some of which are superb, I think that this relatively short book by the original author of LaTeX is still the most essential reference (and the first two chapters are still the best "getting started" guide). If you are new to LaTeX this is definitely the place to start, but it has much to offer long-time users, as well. One of the benefits of writing documents in LaTeX (and directly in TeX) is that the investment in learning the tool pays off across decades. My copy has a copyright date of 1994 and a printing date of 1996, and is still entirely relevant in 2017. For very casual users of LaTeX, this book combined with the excellent documentation that comes with LaTeX itself may be all that you ever need to use the system comfortably. However, I suspect most users would want to supplement that material with The LaTeX Companion by Mittelback and Goossens (isbn: 0201362996) and The Guide to LaTeX by Kipka and Daly (isbn: 0-321-17385-6).

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