For Dummies

For Dummies

AuthorVarious
IllustratorRich Tennant (UK editions use Ed McLachlan)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
GenreInstructional/reference
PublisherIDG Books/Hungry Minds. Later Wiley.
PublishedOctober 1, 1991 (DOS For Dummies)
Websitedummies.com

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.