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A Pattern Language for Web Usability

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Year 2003 Edition year
Pages 283 Mid-length read
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Based on the metadata we have, A Pattern Language for Web Usability by Ian Graham looks closest to a focused backlist selection with a clear entry point for curious readers. On-file edition details point to 2003 • Addison-Wesley • 283 pages, a decent clue for how big a commitment this copy is.

Edition on file: 2003 • Addison-Wesley • 283 pages • ISBN 9780201788884.

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