Shopping for a software design course that uses AutoCAD basics means choosing between editions, conditions, and prices within a fairly wide spread. The four textbooks here are listed in Acceptable, Good, or Like New condition, but they differ by publication year, format, and condition notes. The right match depends on whether you need the 2019 content, want a CD-ROM, or simply want to spend the least.
Quick take
- Need the 2019 edition? There are two copies: one in Acceptable condition and one in Good condition at different listed prices.
- Want a CD-ROM? The 2005 edition is a Trade Paperback with a CD-ROM included.
- Want the lowest listed price? Applying AutoCAD 2013 is the least expensive option in this group.
Listed price comparison
| Title | Listed price | Price bar |
|---|---|---|
| AutoCAD and Its Applications Basics 2019 (Acceptable) | USD 29.98 | |
| AutoCAD and Its Applications Basics 2019 (Good) | USD 31.88 | |
| Autocad And Its Applications Basics 2005 With CD Rom | USD 12.98 | |
| Applying AutoCAD 2013 | USD 5.38 |
Decision matrix
- Newest edition: Pick the Acceptable 2019 copy if cover wear is okay, or the Good 2019 copy if the condition rating matters more.
- CD-ROM media: Choose Autocad And Its Applications Basics 2005 With CD Rom.
- Lowest listed price: Choose Applying AutoCAD 2013.
Product notes
AutoCAD and Its Applications Basics 2019 (Acceptable)
This is the 26th edition paperback with 1,036 pages and the same Shumaker, Madsen, and Madsen author team as the other 2019 copy. Condition is Acceptable, described as moderate to heavy cover wear but clean-looking pages with at most minor markings. It's the lower-priced 2019 option in this comparison, so it fits if you want the newest edition without paying the higher listed price. The main limitation is the cover wear: if you expect a fresh-looking exterior, this copy will likely fall short. The copy is book only, so original supplemental materials are not present.
AutoCAD and Its Applications Basics 2019 (Good)
This is the same 2019 title but listed in Good condition at the higher price of the two. Pages and cover are intact, and the spine may show light wear. It suits you if the better condition rating matters more than the extra cost. The limitation is that the interior may contain notes, highlighting, or a 'From the library of' label, and originally issued media such as CDs may be missing. If you need an untouched interior, this Good-condition copy may not deliver that.
Autocad And Its Applications Basics 2005 With CD Rom
This Trade Paperback lists a CD-ROM and a Like New condition, making it the middle-priced option in the group. Published by Goodheart-Willcox in 2005 with Terence Shumaker as the author, it covers CAD-CAM material that connects to the Basics series. Choose it if the included CD-ROM is important for your software design course. The limitation is the 2005 publication year, so the content predates newer AutoCAD releases and may not match a 2019 syllabus.
Applying AutoCAD 2013
This is the lowest-price option in the group and comes from Terry Wohlers. It's a Trade Paperback in Good condition with intact pages and the possibility of light writing, highlighting, or library markings. The title, Applying AutoCAD 2013, differs from the Basics series, so it takes an applied approach to the software. It works when you want a readable 2013 reference at minimal cost. The limitation is that it is older than the 2019 editions and its condition allows for visible signs of use.
Final recommendation by use case
- For a 2019 software design course: choose the Acceptable 2019 copy if cover wear is acceptable, or the Good 2019 copy if the condition rating matters more.
- For a course using older AutoCAD material and needing a CD-ROM: choose Autocad And Its Applications Basics 2005 With CD Rom.
- For the lowest initial spend or a quick applied reference: choose Applying AutoCAD 2013.
Whichever option you decide on, focus on what your syllabus needs and how much you care about condition markers like notes, highlighting, or cover wear. The right choice matches both your software version and your tolerance for used-book signs.
