Choosing between two volumes from the same Adobe CS4 course-book series can be tougher than picking between two different publishers. Both hardcovers are part of the Web Collection Revealed family, and both list Sherry Bishop and James E. Shuman as authors. But the Standard Edition covers Dreamweaver CS4, Flash CS4, and Fireworks CS4, while the Flash/Dreamweaver/Photoshop Edition pairs Dreamweaver and Flash with Photoshop. One is Brand New; the other is Acceptable. Here's how to decide.
Quick verdict
If you want a fresh hardcover with Fireworks in the tool set, choose the Standard Edition. If Photoshop is on your syllabus and you can live with an Acceptable-condition book, the Flash/Dreamweaver/Photoshop Edition is the better fit.
Side-by-side comparison
| Attribute | Standard Edition | Flash/Dreamweaver/Photoshop Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Listed price | USD 29.99 | USD 19.99 |
| Tool set | Dreamweaver CS4, Flash CS4, Fireworks CS4 | Dreamweaver CS4, Flash CS4, Photoshop |
| Condition | Brand New | Acceptable |
| Format | Hardcover | Hardcover |
| ISBN | 9781435482661 | 9781435482647 |
Where each product wins
The Standard Edition wins when you care about getting a Brand New hardcover. It includes Fireworks as the third application and adds Barbara M. Waxer to the author list alongside Bishop and Shuman.
The Flash/Dreamweaver/Photoshop Edition wins when your course materials require Photoshop rather than Fireworks. It swaps in Elizabeth Eisner Reding as the third author, and the main trade-off is the Acceptable condition.
Product notes
The WEB Collection Revealed Standard Edition
This hardcover brings together Dreamweaver CS4, Flash CS4, and Fireworks CS4 in one volume. The listing condition is Brand New, which makes this a strong choice if you want a clean copy without creases, stains, or prior-owner marks. The authors are Barbara M. Waxer, Sherry Bishop, and James E. Shuman, and the ISBN is 9781435482661. The limitation is the tool set: Fireworks is the third application, not Photoshop. If your class assignments expect Photoshop work, this volume may not line up with your syllabus.
The Web Collection Revealed: Adobe Flash CS4 Dreamweaver CS4 & Photoshop
This edition combines Flash CS4 and Dreamweaver CS4 with Photoshop, making it the volume to consider when Photoshop is part of your software design course. The authors are Sherry Bishop, James E. Shuman, and Elizabeth Eisner Reding, and the ISBN is 9781435482647. The condition is Acceptable, and the description notes possible creases on the cover, spine, or pages, surface wear, stains, and the possibility that supplemental items like CDs or access codes are not included. So choose this one if Photoshop coverage matters more than a pristine physical copy.
Final choice by use case
Choose the Standard Edition if you want a Brand New hardcover and your course covers Dreamweaver, Flash, and Fireworks. Choose the Flash/Dreamweaver/Photoshop Edition if you need Photoshop coverage and are comfortable with an Acceptable-condition text. Both are hardcovers from the same Web Collection Revealed series, so the real decision comes down to which third application you need and how much wear you can accept.
