first book about python

[Vittorio]

I read almost every published book about Python and I found Magnus'
"Beginning Python" the best book to start with. As Alex said it is
particularly appreciated by those who like learning by examples and by "try
and error": it is actually the opposite to what Alex believed as "Beginning
Python" is meant to be a sort of update of the previous book "Practical
Python".

In addition and maybe before of Magnus book I would suggest "A byte of
Python" http://www.byteofpython.info/ the best fast introduction to Python I
have ever seen.

"Alex Martelli" <aleax at mac.com> ha scritto nel messaggio
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> Jake Emerson <jake.emerson at onerain.com> wrote:
>
> > There have been lots of recommendations for the O'Reilly book, which is
> > a good one. However, I would recommend "Beginning Python" by Magnus Lie
> > Hetland. All I knew before starting Python was Mathematica, and this
> > book was very helpful. It may seem to start out slow, but I've found
> > that I'm going back to those first chapters occasionally to review and
> > practice the syntax. It, and this group, have carried me through some
> > pretty tough problems (for me anyway). It's been worth it. Good luck.
>
> Hetland's books are excellent, particularly if you like to learn by
> example -- I believe the current one "Practical Python" is meant to
> supersede the earlier "Beginning Python" (but I'm not sure).
>
>
> Alex