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The C++ Graphics Programming Handbook

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I found this book to be slightly less than useful when I began graphics programming. Some of the programming techniques employed are not very good. for instance, instead of scan-line converting a polygon (fast) to fill in polygons, he uses a flood fill (SLOW)

However, as I moved into higher resolution modes I found the tables dealing with VESA modes and DOS subroutines, etc. to be an invaluable resource.

For the excellent reference material on VESA, it deserves 3 stars. However, if you are a beginner I recommend a book by Andre LaMothe for graphics.

This book is out-dated, and irrelevant to modern-day graphics programming techniques. Furthermore, the title is mis-leading as the contents are primarily C-based rather than C++. The reader is extremely disappointed with this selection, and would urge programmers to look elsewhere for graphics programming information.

This book is out of date because it deals with VESA cards not PCI cards.Also, It uses a very slow method in programming the high resolution modes. There is no explanation for the code written in the book. The programs in the CD involved doesn't work well.