[NTLUG:Discuss] C book recommendation?

[steve]

Fred James wrote:

>  From personal experience, my answer is:  Yes, K&R is an excellent book 
> to "start with".  There were some college text books that I enjoyed, but 
> K&R keeps it simple and to the point.  I still have my K&R, and I still 
> use it as a reference.  Your mileage may differ.

I actually wore out my college (1978) copy of K&R - had to buy another
a few years ago!  It's one of the few books that I really would like
a hardback copy of.