For Dummies is a series of instructional books intended to present non-intimidating guides for readers new to the various topics covered. The first title, DOS For Dummies, was written by Dan Gookin and published in November 1991 by IDG Books. The series is now published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc., which acquired Hungry Minds in early 2001.
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For Dummies is a series of instructional books intended to present non-intimidating guides for readers new to the various topics covered. The books are an example of a media franchise, consistently sporting a distinctive cover. The first title, DOS For Dummies, was written by Dan Gookin and published in November 1991 by IDG Books. Several related series have been published, including Dummies 101, with step-by-step tutorials in a large-format book.
The series is now published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc., which acquired Hungry Minds in early 2001. With more than 200 million books in print and around 2,500 titles, for Dummies brings together a bevy of authors including Herman Aguinis, Dan Gooksin, Karl Barksdale, Michael Taillard and Andy Rathbone, Wayne Baker Brooks, Patrick Joseph McGovern, Loren Weisman, Mary Jane Sterling, Mark Ryan and Stephen P. Maran.
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