Computer Graphics, C Version (2nd Edition)

Features

• Cover Type: Hard Cover with 652 pages
• Published by: Prentice Hall
• Edition: 2nd Edition May 24, 1996
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0135309247
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0135309247
• Book Dimensions: 10.3 x 8.3 x 1.2 inches
• Weighs: 2.9 pounds

Product Description
This timely new version of a popular computer graphics book features the C language in programming examples to demonstrate the implementation of graphics application. These well-known authors assume no prior knowledge of computer graphics when presenting the basic principles for the design, use, and understanding of computer graphics systems. However, some knowledge of C programming is assumed as the reader learns how to use algorithms for creating and manipulating graphics displays.

Publisher Description
Reflecting the rapid expansion of the use of computer graphics and of C as a programming language of choice for implementation, this new version of the best-selling Hearn and Baker text converts all programming code into the C language. Assuming the reader has no prior familiarity with computer graphics, the authors present basic principles for design, use, and understanding of computer graphics systems. The authors are widely considered authorities in computer graphics, and are known for their accessible writing style.

Reader Reviews
This book is in sore need of an update! Much of the pictures and info is from the early 90's and has changed quite a bit. However, the parts describing the non-changing algorithms seem fairly well written.