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The History of Visual Magic in Computers: How Beautiful Images are Made in CAD, 3D, VR and AR
Jon Peddie
This book traces the historical progress of computer generated 3D and of the foundational mathematics used to construct 3D, showing its evolution from early mechanical computers all the way to today's tablet devices.
438 pages, 143 black & white illustrations, 226 colour illustrations, 8 black & white tables, biogra
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | July 24, 2013 |
| ISBN13 | 9781447149316 |
| Publishers | Springer London Ltd |
| Pages | 448 |
| Dimensions | 156 × 234 × 21 mm · 850 g |
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