ECN Forum Forums General Topics of the Trade General Discussion Area 2002 NEC vs. NEC Handbook

I think the NFPAs NEC Habdbook is well worth the $110.00 or so I paid. It includes all the text of the NEC, plus explanations & illustrations(exhibits).
Mcgraw-Hill used to publish a companion handbook (they may still) that didn't include the NEC text. It had much more explanation, but, of course, you need a copy of the NEC to go with it.