I am a big fan of books. Here is a list of my favorites.
This Book is featuring my work – no wonder I like it.
A Touch of Code: Interactive Installations and Experiences
R. Klanten, S. Ehmann, L. Feireiss
amazon.com
A nice overview how algorithms are used for visualization.
Form+Code in Design, Art, and Architecture Design
Casey Reas, Chandler McWilliams, LUST
amazon.com
A very practical encounter with electronics – loads of experiments.
Make: Electronics: Learning Through Discovery
Charles Platt
amazon.com
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The standard book from the co-founder of Arduino.
Getting Started with Arduino
Massimo Banzi
amazon.com
Blinking lights are nice – moving parts even nicer!
Making Things Move DIY Mechanisms for Inventors, Hobbyists, and Artists
Dustyn Robert
amazon.com
Tom Igoe is one of the greatest, when it comes to Physical Computing.
Making Things Talk: Practical Methods for Connecting Physical Objects
Tom Igoe
amazon.com
Lots of inspiration, lots of projects.
Practical Arduino: Cool Projects for Open Source Hardware Technology in Action
Jonathan Oxer, Hugh Blemings
amazon.com
I liked to see that there is more then just Arduino and Processing.
Programming Interactivity: Unlock the Power of Arduino, Processing, and OpenFrameworks
Joshua Noble
amazon.com
I am a fan of small screens (or at least low-res screens).
Designing for Small Screens
Carola Zwick Burkhard Schmitz Studio 7.5
amazon.com
The one book, that every designer, no matter in which field, should have read twice.
The Design of Everyday Things
Donald A. Norman
amazon.com
When I have I take pictures. This book has thought me a lot.
The Photographer's Mind: Creative Thinking for Better Digital Photos
Michael Freeman
amazon.com
