Reddit reviews The Non-Designer's Web Book, 3rd Edition
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I just got done reading the Non-Designer's Design Book and it has helped a LOT to learn basic design principles. The author also has one about the web but I haven't checked it out yet. Good luck!
According to most salary surveys I've seen, you'd be looking at a step down. Unless you really hate coding and feel you aren't suited for it, from a practical career perspective, you're better off focussing on programming rather than visual design. Java/PHP/Ruby/Python coders will fetch more than webmonkeys.
That said, if you're working in web development, of course you should have a solid understanding of how html and css work, and have a foundation in layout & design.
I cannot recommend Robin Williams' (no, not the comedian) Non-Designer's Design Book enough. Also take a look at her Non-Designer's Web Book, Non-Designer's Type Book and Web Design Workshop.
Also get Jakob Nielsen's Designing Web Usability.
A List Apart is fantastic for techniques & ideas. Add Smashing Magazine to your RSS for visual design ideas & trends. Jakob Nielsen's site is also worthwhile (don't let the ugly design fool you, the articles are great).
That is a great book.
Someone recommended this the other day, it's a great primer for graphic design in general:
http://www.amazon.com/Non-Designers-Design-Book-Typographic-Principles/dp/1566091594
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They've got a web version these days:
http://www.amazon.com/Non-Designers-Web-Book-3rd/dp/0321303377/ref=pd_sim_b_2