Dr. Dobb's Journal Re-Releases Classic Graphics Programming BookPRNewswire Dr. Dobb's Journal magazine and Michael Abrash have re-released Abrash's classic Graphics Programming Black Book through the Dr. Dobb's web site ( http://www.ddj.com/ ). The book, which was more than 1700 pages in hardcopy form, is presented in PDF format and freely available for download at http://www.ddj.com/articles/2001/0165/0165f/0165f.htm. Graphics Programming Black Book is a collection of Abrash's books and articles on topics such as optimization, assembly language, texture mapping, hidden surface removal, and other topics central to high-performance graphics and game programming. In addition, the book includes behind-the-scenes looks at the technology behind the Doom and Quake 3D games by id Software (where Abrash formerly worked). "We're delighted to make an important work like Michael's Graphics Programming Black Book widely available," said Dr. Dobb's editor-in-chief Jonathan Erickson. "Programmers sharing technical information with each other is part of the Dr. Dobb's Journal heritage. Thanks to Michael for making this possible with his wonderful book." Abrash is known worldwide for his work in highly optimized computer graphics, a topic about which he has written several books (including Zen of Graphics Programming, Zen of Assembly Language, and Zen of Code Optimization) and dozens of magazine articles for publications such as Dr. Dobb's Journal, Visual Developer, Game Developer, and others. Now in its 25th year of publication, Dr. Dobb's Journal magazine, a division of CMP Media Inc., is the world's leading publication for software developers. Dr. Dobb's Journal is based at 2800 Campus Drive, San Mateo, California 94403. For more information, contact Marquita Tinio at 650-513-4596 or at mtinio@cmp.com. CMP Media Inc. is the leading high-tech media company providing essential information to the technology spectrum. CMP Media is owned by United Business Media (NASDAQ: UNEWY). SOURCE: Dr. Dobb's Journal Contact: Marquita Tinio of CMP Media Inc., 650-513-4596, or Website: http://www.ddj.com/ Company News On-Call: http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/108830.html or fax, |