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MODX: The Official Guide Now Available for Pre-Order

  • Jay Gilmore Reply #1, 12 years, 8 months ago
    Over a year in the works, MODX: The Official Guide by Bob Ray is a 772 page reference for all things MODX. This is the first publication by our own in-house MODX Press and we're tremendously proud to put our name on it.

    As a long-standing MODX community member, guide and mentor, Bob Ray has a perspective that no outside author could. This depth enabled him to create an excellent foundation resource for the beginner and a detailed reference for experienced MODXers. The book focuses on MODX Revolution, however, many of the concepts explained apply to MODX Evolution.

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    This book stands alone in its comprehensive coverage of the fundamentals of MODX. Whether you're a site builder, designer or down-and-dirty developer, this book is a must-have.

    If you want to take a look to see what's inside the book, check out the free sample chapter available for download on the book page.

    Pre-order and save $10 off the regular cover price of $59. All pre-order purchases qualify for a deep discount on the electronic edition when available. Get your copy of MODX: The Official Guide now.
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      cwk1989 Reply #2, 12 years, 8 months ago
      Do you ship the book to Germany or is it restricted to some countries?
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        featherodd Reply #3, 12 years, 8 months ago
        I'm only interested in the "electronic edition" (ideally in PDF). Any ideas when this will be available?
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          otherone Reply #4, 12 years, 8 months ago
          @cwk1989
          If the book is possible to ship to Ukraine, i think you will not have problems with Germany.
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            cwk1989 Reply #5, 12 years, 8 months ago
            @otherone
            Thank you for the information.
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              BobRay Reply #6, 12 years, 8 months ago
              TBH, I think it may be a while before the e-version is out. There are some thorny problems with making it possible to paste code from the book and some other issues as well that need to be worked out.

              Bear in mind that if you pre-order the book soon, you'll have the information now and will get a big discount on the e-version when it comes out.
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              • Ryan Thrash Reply #7, 12 years, 8 months ago
                We're shipping globally. The proof copy of the book is due this week, and we should have that signed off and turned around pronto to release for the actual printing.
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                  Rafael Reply #8, 12 years, 8 months ago
                  Like featherodd, I too am only interested in the electronic version of the book. I'm not sure what the issues are with copying & pasting code from the PDF - it seems to work just fine from the sample chapter. =)

                  Truly, I don't need any more big heavy things–including books–to lug around. What I do need is a fast, searchable electronic reference.

                  Making this book available electronically at a reasonable price (I suggest US$9.97) would blow your mind how much more it would do for the MODX bottom line, not only in regard to sales but in regard to expanding the MODX user base.

                  Do some price split-testing if you don't believe me. wink


                  More reasons to make the electronic version a major priority


                  In no particular order:

                  • MODX user instant gratification after purchase
                  • Virtually no overhead expenses for distribution
                  • No printing costs
                  • No huge old books to recycle in a few years
                  • No trees to waste
                  • Corrections and updates easy to fix and distribute
                  • It's now the second decade of the 21st century. wink
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                    Mabol Reply #9, 12 years, 8 months ago
                    Can you ship the book to Italy?
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                      BobRay Reply #10, 12 years, 8 months ago
                      Quote from: c at Sep 22, 2011, 11:14 AM
                      Can you ship the book to Italy?

                      I don't see why not. It's being shipped all over the world. wink

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