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| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Rich Tennant (UK editions use Ed McLachlan) |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Instructional/reference |
| Publisher | IDG Books/Hungry Minds. Later Wiley. |
| Published | October 1, 1991 (DOS For Dummies) |
| Website | dummies |
For Dummies is an extensive series of instructional reference books which are intended to present non-intimidating guides for readers new to the various topics covered. The series has been a worldwide success with editions in numerous languages.
The books are an example of a media franchise, consistently sporting a distinctive cover—usually yellow and black with a triangular-headed cartoon figure known as the "Dummies Man", and an informal, blackboard-style logo. Prose is simple and direct; bold icons, such as a piece of string tied around an index finger, are placed in the margin to indicate particularly important passages.