To stay up to date with the "hottest new UNIX utility in years", you might consider buying the first edition, also known as the Pink Camel, and promoted as "An authoritative guide to the hottest new UNIX utility in years, coauthored by its creator, Larry Wall". ;-)

I was shocked to recently see a copy of the Pink Camel (circa 1991), sitting pristine in its plastic wrapping and with quick reference card, on the shelves of a North Sydney book store!

Seriously, most people query whether it is still worthwhile to buy the third edition, because it is now five years old (see, for example, latest perl book: 3rd edition still?). I still think it is well worth buying this superb classic book ... but recommend supplementing it with a more modern treatment, such as Perl Best Practices or Perl Cookbook.

In reply to Re: Programming Perl 3rd Edition x 2nd Edition by eyepopslikeamosquito
in thread Programming Perl 3rd Edition x 2nd Edition by shonorio

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