Art of Electronics Third Edition Update - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: solarmist
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: September 23, 2012, 09:40:12 pm
content: In response to "are  on track to meeting your goal of submitting the remaining "x" chapters this summer?"QuoteAnd a followup emailJust a couple follow up questions so I have a bit more to share.Does that mean the "half" finished x chapters have grown like chapter 8? And you mentioned that after chapters 8 and 9;15 chapters (out of 20 if I read that right) had been submitted (for editing/checking I assume), have any more chaptersbeen submitted? Is submitting this year still a goal?Quote

author: johnboxall
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 23, 2012, 11:22:40 pm
content: Interesting - thanks for asking the authors. [And I just ordered a new copy - d'oh]

author: lapm
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 25, 2012, 12:29:04 pm
content: Hmm, i have second edittion on my bookself.But based on information given here, i think its time to start planning getting the next one as well.

author: npeter
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: March 15, 2013, 12:51:40 pm
content: I just can't wait for this book to come out!I really enjoy reading the second edition!

author: mzzj
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 15, 2013, 08:57:04 pm
content: Sounds like absolute Must Have.

author: Unknown
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: March 15, 2013, 09:42:00 pm
content: QuoteNot at the price I last looked up,the cost was highly prohibitiveat least to my budget.

author: bustedcap
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: March 16, 2013, 10:25:10 am
content: Where's the cheapest place to buy it when it comes out?

author: Hypernova
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: March 17, 2013, 01:39:26 am
content: Quote from: bustedcap on March 16, 2013, 10:25:10 amWait for it to actually come out to ask that question, least inflation adds a zero to your budget.

author: jtorba
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: March 17, 2013, 06:08:51 am
content: Hoping for ebook version!

author: orbiter
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 17, 2013, 01:20:42 pm
content: Quote from: vlf3 on March 15, 2013, 09:42:00 pmI'm sort of in the same boat as I ain't got thousands in the bank. However The Art Of Electronics for anybody involved in the electronicsfield (even hobbyists,) is one of those books that you really MUST have on the shelf.

author: mohf
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: March 17, 2013, 09:42:13 pm
content: I have the second edition, and I would love to see a third edition.I am really hoping that they won't delay it year after year, till I finished my Highschool E-technology (Electrical Engineering).The second edition is really great but just way too out dated.

author: Daniyal
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: March 18, 2013, 03:02:09 pm
content: Second one was really good, I wonder when the new one will hit the street....

author: KD0CAC John
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 18, 2013, 03:58:12 pm
content: Googling showed late 2013

author: nuhamind2
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: March 18, 2013, 11:29:36 pm
content: I almost thought it was just a vapourware

author: McMonster
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 20, 2013, 01:06:19 am
content: Quote from: nuhamind2 on March 18, 2013, 11:29:36 pmI hoped that at least the trees that would become paper for this book are already growing somewhere.

author: Mastaan
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: May 06, 2013, 02:53:47 pm
content: "The Art of Electronics3rd EditionPaul HorowitzWinfield HillHardback (ISBN-13: 9780521809269)Publication is planned for October 2014Not yet published - no date available (Stock level updated: 15:32 GMT, 06 May 2013)c. £59.00"from -http://www.cup.es/uk/catalogue/print.asp?isbn=9780521809269&print=y

author: Zad
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 06, 2013, 03:01:50 pm
content: So, about the same number of months ahead that they were claiming 2-3 years ago then.

author: nctnico
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 07, 2013, 01:19:17 am
content: IMHO the AoE book has a large 'jack of all trades master of none' factor. Its more for R&D managers to get a feel what electronics is about so they can have a meaningful technical conversation with the engineers they oversee. If you really want to learn a subject in depth then you'll need a specific book on the subject. Besides that there are so many websites (Wikipedia for example) with information on electronic circuits that it is impossible for a book to replace or add to that. I really doubt the third edition will ever see the press. AFAIK the third edition of AoE has been announced 8 to 10 years ago and it still hasn't been published.

author: AlfBaz
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 07, 2013, 06:32:08 am
content: I agree with you nctnico.I purchased 2Ed a couple of months ago and its pretty thin on substance when compared to some of my other text books.As a quick reference to jog your memory on something you once learnt great but to learn, not so great

author: jpb
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 07, 2013, 12:57:39 pm
content: I think the purpose of the Art of Electronics was to teach practical arts rather than in-depth theory. I did electronics to degree level and learnt a lot of theory but there is still a gulf between knowing how an op-amp works and choosing one and building a practical circuit around it.So you shouldn't expect in-depth theory and analysis - there are plenty of text books for that - it is supposed to be more like EEVblog where the practical aspects of circuit design and building are covered.The Art of Electronics bridges the gap between rather too basic books aimed at beginners and rather too theoretical text books aimed at students.I have the first edition, and hope the 3rd edition comes out as I'm reluctant to spend £60 on the second edition.

author: GK
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 07, 2013, 01:06:53 pm
content: I just picked up a used copy on Abebooks for ten bucks.

author: jpb
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 07, 2013, 01:20:32 pm
content: Quote from: GK on May 07, 2013, 01:06:53 pmPrompted by your e-mail I just looked on the UK Abebooks and there are 4 copies mostly shipping from the states and costing £57 to £84.There is one for £20 from a 3 star dealer with no picture and no statement as to whether it is first or second edition or of the books condition.