what is the best book to get, to learn Macromadia flash at home....??????

Question

i want to learn how to use macromedia flash 8...so could someone tell me which is the best book i should get that would help me learn..

Thank you all!!!

Answer 1

To get your feet wet (learn the basics): Flash for Dummies (http://www.amazon.com/Macromedia-Flash-Dummies-Computer-Tech/dp/0764596918/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/105-0984288-7766013?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1174519838&sr=8-1 )

Once you've mastered the foundations of Flash, you can move on to books like the following:

Essential ActionScript 3
http://www.amazon.com/Essential-ActionScript-3-0-Colin-Moock/dp/0596526946/ref=sr_1_6/105-0984288-7766013?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1174519937&sr=1-6

Advanced ActionScript 3 with Design Patterns
http://www.amazon.com/Advanced-ActionScript-3-Design-Patterns/dp/0321426568/ref=sr_1_5/105-0984288-7766013?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1174519937&sr=1-5

From After Effects to Flash
http://www.amazon.com/After-Effects-Flash-Poetry-Graphics/dp/1590597486/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/105-0984288-7766013?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1174519859&sr=1-1

ActionScript Animation
http://www.amazon.com/Foundation-ActionScript-Animation-Making-Things/dp/1590595181/ref=pd_sim_b_2/105-0984288-7766013?ie=UTF8&qid=1174519859&sr=1-1

Flash 8 Video
http://www.amazon.com/Foundation-Flash-8-Video/dp/159059651X/ref=pd_bxgy_b_img_b/105-0984288-7766013?ie=UTF8&qid=1174519859&sr=1-1

Advanced Flash Interface Design
http://www.amazon.com/AdvancED-Flash-Interface-Design-Advanced/dp/1590595556/ref=pd_sim_b_1/105-0984288-7766013?ie=UTF8&qid=1174519859&sr=1-1