Inspired 3D Modeling & Texture Mapping

I bought this book, even though it seemed a little pricey, and LOVED IT.I still use the software manuals for technical help, but this book gives me a lot more information about modeling and the business in general that can ever be found in the software manuals.The readers that advise using the software manuals probably have not read this book. This book is clearly not intended to replace software manuals.

This book goes through all of the techniques used to create professional models and textures. The tutorial chapters are advanced enough to keep the experienced users challenged, and the background information is easy enough for students and novices to understand. There is material in this book I have been looking for, and is not available in any other books out there. This is one book that everyone that is interested in creating 3D graphics should get.

These books came up on my search of "3ds max" and because there was no mention of WHAT PROGRAM WAS USED, I made an assumption.The writer is impressive and these books are a must have for Maya guys. I may jump into learning Maya:)

If you're like me and you've ever struggled with building clean models and adding textures, this book is finally the resource we've been waiting for. TECHNIQUES AND TIPS FROM WORKING PROFESSIONAL MODELERS at the BIGGEST AND MOST RESPECTED STUDIOS IN THE FIELD. The interviews alone are worth the price. You couldn't get this kind of information until now unless you were actually employed at thes studios. The Inspired series of books are by far the most insightful and comprehensive books dealing with 3D Animation production and if you were lucky enough to get a copy of any of them [earlier]this year, you're already 10 steps ahead of the crowd.