Apache Iceberg: The Definitive Guide
A comprehensive guide to Apache Iceberg and modern lakehouse architecture, covering table format internals, schema evolution, partitioning, and integration with major query engines.
O'Reilly & Manning Author · 61+ Books Published
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Alex Merced
Author of the flagship titles Apache Iceberg: The Definitive Guide (O'Reilly), Apache Polaris: The Definitive Guide (O'Reilly), and Architecting an Apache Iceberg Lakehouse (Manning). Browse the full catalog spanning AI engineering, economics, philosophy, and fiction to find your next read.
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The three flagship books published with O'Reilly Media and Manning Publications.
Apache Polaris: The Definitive Guide
A guide to open catalogs for Apache Iceberg lakehouses, covering Polaris catalog architecture, configuration, and governance.
Architecting an Apache Iceberg Lakehouse
Architecture patterns and best practices for building production-grade, Iceberg-based data platforms from the ground up.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Alex Merced book should I start with?
If you work with data, start with Apache Iceberg: The Definitive Guide (O'Reilly) — it's the foundational book on modern lakehouse architecture. If you're building a full Iceberg-based platform, follow up with Architecting an Apache Iceberg Lakehouse (Manning). For open catalogs and governance, read Apache Polaris: The Definitive Guide (O'Reilly). Non-technical readers can start with AI and Agents for Normal People.
What is the difference between the Apache Iceberg books?
Apache Iceberg: The Definitive Guide (O'Reilly) teaches the Iceberg table format itself — internals, schema evolution, partitioning, and query engine integration. Architecting an Apache Iceberg Lakehouse (Manning) focuses on end-to-end architecture patterns for building production Iceberg-based data platforms. The other Iceberg titles are shorter, self-published practical guides covering specific angles like Python tooling, agentic AI, Dremio, and avoiding vendor lock-in.
Where can I buy the books?
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