Date: Fri, 29 Oct 1999 15:01:09 -0700 (PDT) From: Simone PaddockTo: lwn@lwn.net Subject: O'Reilly releases Flanagan's "Java Foundation Classes in a Nutshell" For immediate release For more information, a review copy, cover art, or an interview with the author, contact: Lisa Mann (707) 829-0515 ext 230 or lisam@oreilly.com David Flanagan Writes Java Foundation Class Follow-up to Popular "Java In a Nutshell" Sebastopol, CA--O'Reilly and Associates has announced the release of "Java Foundation Classes in a Nutshell". This new book by the author of the bestselling 'Java in a Nutshell,' David Flanagan, is an indispensable quick reference for Java progammers who are writing applications that use graphics or graphical user interfaces. Flanagan's trademark fast-paced, but friendly style can be seen in these introductions to the Java APIs that comprise the Java Foundation Classes (JFC), such as the Swing GUI components and Java 2D. This book also includes quick-reference material for all of the classes in the javax.swing and java.awt packages and their numerous subpackages. This reference material covers all of the new JFC classes in the Java 2 platform, as well as the existing Java 1.1 AWT classes. The 'In a Nutshell' series from O'Reilly & Associates provides concise, high-end reference books at low-end prices, for sophisticated computer users who need the facts but not the frills. To the point, authoritative, no-nonsense solutions have always been a trade-mark of O'Reilly books. The 'In a Nutshell' books raise that philosophy to an art form. They have earned a solid reputation in the field as the well-thumbed reference that sits beside the knowledgeable programmers keyboard. They are lean, focused references that offer practical examples for those who live in a deadline-driven world. Using this proven format, David Flanagan has created the JFC book that Java programmers have been waiting for. "Java Foundation Classes in a Nutshell" is part of the three-volume set of quick references that every Java programmer needs. It is an essential companion to 'Java in a Nutshell, 3rd Edition', which covers the key non-graphical APIs in Java 1.2. A third volume, 'Java Enterprise in a Nutshell', focuses on the Java Enterprise APIs and is of interest to programmers working on server-side or enterprise Java applications. What Critics and Readers Said About Flanagans "Java in a Nutshell" "Like every O'Reilly title I've seen, this one is excellent! All of the explanation you need, written clearly and enjoyably, but without useless happy talk and hand-holding.... It quickly explained a lot of topics that I didn't quite get when reading other 'more accessible' books... a must have." -- Miles Parker "Far and away the best book on the subject... ['Java in a Nutshell' has] a 'maturity' that's lacking in other books--the overall structure and organization of the book are very well thought out." -- Alex Strasheim "David Flanagan's 'Java in a Nutshell' has quality stamped on its cover and embedded in its acid-free paper. O'Reilly has a reputation for books with terse, accessible writing and this book is no exception... I'm sure this book will meet the needs of programmers everywhere who want to get up to speed with Java." -- Dr. Dobbs, December 1996 "The best printed Java material is O'Reilly & Associates' 'Java in a Nutshell'. In typical Nutshell fashion it is concise, packed with information, and not cluttered with fluff." -- Roger Jennings "Indispensable to Java programmers." -- from the FAQ list for Roaster (TM) (a Java environment for the Mac) "I just got my copy of O'Reilly's 'Java in a Nutshell'. I imagine it will become quite a hit. Many examples, and--finally--reasonable class library documentation! An excellent book, and their lay-flat binding makes it even better. Flanagan's examples are great. The generic socket client and server are a great starting place for socket based applets..." -- Shane Bouslough, comp.lang.java newsgroup, February 1996 "This book is by far the best book on Java." -- Rene Feliciano "O'Reilly's 'Java in a Nutshell' is oh so handy. Thanks, David Flanagan." -- Kent Sandvik "'Java in a Nutshell' is an excellent book at a reasonable price that any serious Java programmer won't be caught without!" -- Mark MacLennan "After curling up with JavaNut, I've become one." -- Leslie Cuff "I've got a shelf full of Java books, but the one I couldn't comfortably live without is 'Java in a Nutshell'. Keep up the good work." -- Robert G. Ferrell, Systems Administrator/Lead Programmer, Gemini Internet Marketing Services --------------- Chapter 3, Swing Programming Topics, is available free on the Web at: http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/jfcnut/chapter/ch03.html For more information about the book, including Table of Contents, index, author bio, and samples, see: http://www.ora.com/catalog/jfcnut/ For a cover graphic in jpeg format go to: ftp://ftp.ora.com/pub/graphics/book_covers/hi-res/1565924886.jpg For information on the companion volume, "Java in a Nutshell, Third Edition" (Due out in December 1999) see: http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/javanut3/ For information on the companion volume, "Java Enterprise in a Nutshell" see: http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/jentnut/ ### Java Foundation Classes in a Nutshell A Desktop Quick Reference By David Flanagan 1st Edition October 1999 (US) 1-56592-488-6, 748 pages, $29.95 (US$) order@oreilly.com 1-800-998-9938 http://www.oreilly.com