Programming in D vs The D Programming Language

[gour via Digitalmars-d-learn]

Hello,

after quite some time I'm returning to D being fed up with some 
other languages to become more ready for writing open-source 
multi-platform desktop app(s)...

I already own copy of Andrei's The D Programming Language book, 
but never went fully through it, but I see in the meantime 
Programming in D by Ali was released so I wonder:

a) how much is Andrei's book still relevant?

b) whether PiD is recommended one to start with D *today* ?

Btw, I prefer hardcopy books, if possible, and interested whether 
there is plan to release PiD with hardcover since several 
reviewers @Amazon reported that the glued used to bind the book 
is not the best*


Sincerely,
Gour