Nathan Barry and Jeremy Olson have released the iOS 7 edition of The App Design Handbook, a fantastic guide for anyone who’s interested in iOS app development but doesn’t know where to look or how to start. I have read the book today – even if you’ve been working with iOS for a while, Nathan and Jeremy explain iOS 7 with practical examples and why the changes the OS brings aren’t just cosmetic (or “flat”). The style of the book is informative and concise and several aspects of app planning, design, development, and marketing are covered. I’ve known Jeremy for years, and he knows how to make good apps, pitch them, and turn them into financial and personal successes. These guys know what they’re talking about.

What I like is that you can choose between various options for purchase, starting from the standalone book to the $199 package that comes with 9 interviews with folks like Mark Kawano and Marc Edwards, 9 video tutorials, and 5 resources for app design and development.

With the holidays coming up, The App Design Handbook makes for a great gift to friends or relatives who think they have a potentially good idea but don’t know how to turn it into a successful app. Nathan and Jeremy did a great job and you can buy the book here.