David's Drupal book in the mail

David Mercer has written a Drupal book: Drupal: creating blogs, forums, portals, and community websites. The book is published by Packt, who mailed me a number of free copies to give away at future Drupal events.

It looks like a thorough book with clear and useful examples. The book is geared towards people who are new to Drupal and that want practical advice on how to get a Drupal site up and running. It won't make you a Drupal expert, but it will give you a solid base from which to build. More information, including a free chapter on how to install Drupal, can be found at the publisher's website.

A sealed cardboard package with shipping labels and documents attached, indicating delivery details for a book order.

A Drupal book by Packt Publishing with a water droplet cover design and an orange and black color scheme.

Close-up of a book page with the word "Drupal" in bold, discussing its customizable and interactive features.

Blurred image of a Drupal book with motion distortion, making the text and cover difficult to read.

— Dries Buytaert