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http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/art-of-electronics-paul-horowitz/1100491782?ean=9780521370950
There appears to be a couple of versions of the 2nd edition of this book. I noticed US and International editions and a Hardcover or Paperback versions.
Are there any contents differences between the versions?
[editor's note: The third edition of this title is now available]
Jim Williams and friends, Analog Circuit Design.
Bob Pease, Troubleshooting Analog Circuits. Despite the name, this is as much about design as it is about troubleshooting.
I've worked from a couple of European books and found that the differences are mainly in names of things so it is quite easy to get your head round. In my experience the differences are no more severe than if you were to read a UK or US book written pre 1950 (condenser instead of capacitor and that kind of thing).
I may have been lucky in that the books had no fundamental differences in them - to be honest though electronics is a fairly write or wrong topic so it is unlikely things can get too different!
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International editions are substantially cheaper, in both meanings of the term. They are printed on lower-quality paper, with smaller print, and black-and-write ink. (But AoE has no color sections anyway.)
Hardcover and paperback versions refers to the binding. I don't think there are any differences in content.
Before buying the book, take note that a 3rd edition will be published Real Soon Now: http://www.eevblog.com/forum/chat/the-art-of-electronics-3rd-edition-finished-writing-and-copy-editing/
[Editor's note: The third edition is now available]