sicp-pdf is a LaTeX-based PDF version of Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs (SICP), the classic textbook by Harold Abelson, Gerald Jay Sussman, and Julie Sussman. It builds upon the earlier Unofficial Texinfo Format (UTF), which itself was derived from the MIT Press HTML version, but enhances the project by fully converting the source into LaTeX. This conversion allows for high-quality typesetting, improved design options, and the integration of OpenType and Unicode features through XeTeX. The repository contains both Texinfo and LaTeX sources, with automated scripts to keep them in sync during builds. Users can recompile the book locally with a recent TeX Live distribution and the necessary fonts, while Inkscape is required for SVG-to-PDF image conversions. The project is continuously refined to address formatting issues and ensure the text and figures render correctly across platforms.

Features

  • LaTeX-based typeset version of the SICP textbook
  • Converted from the Unofficial Texinfo Format and MIT Press HTML sources
  • Supports XeTeX for Unicode and OpenType font integration
  • Includes both Texinfo and LaTeX sources for flexible editing
  • Build scripts with make for compiling and cleanup
  • Compatible with TeX Live and Inkscape for PDF generation

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Creative Commons Attribution License

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Operating Systems

Linux, Mac

Programming Language

Perl, Ruby

Related Categories

Perl Education Software, Ruby Education Software

Registered

2025-10-02