The OpenGL Programming Guide
by Dave Shreiner
Publisher: Addison-Wesley Professional
ISBN/ASIN: 0321552628
Description:
The book provides definitive and comprehensive information on OpenGL and the OpenGL Utility Library. You will find clear explanations of OpenGL functionality and many basic computer graphics techniques, such as building and rendering 3D models; interactively viewing objects from different perspective points; and using shading, lighting, and texturing effects for greater realism.
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