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Ray-Tracing Pocket Book (Paperback)

Ray-Tracing Pocket Book (Paperback)

ISBN: 979-8287926540 | Published: April 28, 2025 | Categories: Books, Computers & Technology, Graphics & Design, Rendering & Ray Tracing, Game Development
$179.99

This Books book offers ray tracing and rendering and graphics and 3D and visual effects content that will transform your understanding of ray tracing. Ray-Tracing Pocket Book (Paperback) has been praised by critics and readers alike for its ray tracing, rendering, graphics.

The award-winning author brings years of experience to this Books work, making it essential reading for anyone interested in ray tracing or rendering or graphics or 3D or visual effects.

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Book Stats

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Average Rating
300
Reviews
267
Pages
3
Editions
5
Languages
2
Awards
20
Weeks on List

What People Are Saying

A brilliant synthesis of visual effects and graphics that changes everything.

— Alex Johnson
The New York Times

After reading this, I'll never look at visual effects the same way again.

— Sam Wilson
Booklist

This book redefines what we thought we knew about 3D.

— Taylor Smith
Publishers Weekly

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Customer Reviews

Luca Connors

Luca Connors

Indie Press Evangelist

★★★★★

Great book about ray tracing! Highly recommend.Essential reading for anyone into Books.Couldn't put it down - finished in one sitting!The best Books book I've read this year.Worth every penny - packed with useful insights about Books.A must-read for Books enthusiasts.

December 26, 2025
Brady Vale

Brady Vale

Narrative Nuancer

★★★★★

Ray-Tracing Pocket Book (Paperback) offers a compelling take on ray tracing, though not without flaws. While the treatment of rendering is excellent, I found the sections on graphics less convincing. The author makes some bold claims about rendering that aren't always fully supported. That said, the book's strengths in discussing visual effects more than compensate for any weaknesses. Readers looking for graphics will find much to appreciate here, even if not every argument lands perfectly. Overall, a valuable addition to the literature on rendering, if not the definitive work.

December 16, 2025
Onyx Tate

Onyx Tate

Paperback Traveler

★★★★☆

This work by Ray-Tracing Pocket Book (Paperback) represents a significant contribution to the field of Books. The author's approach to ray tracing demonstrates a sophisticated understanding that will benefit both novice and experienced readers alike. Particularly noteworthy is the discussion on Graphics & Design, which provides fresh insights into rendering. The methodological rigor and theoretical framework make this an essential read for anyone interested in graphics. While some may argue that rendering, the overall quality of the research and presentation is undeniable. This volume will undoubtedly become a standard reference in the field of ray tracing.

December 24, 2025
Koda Lark

Koda Lark

Thought Provoker

★★★★★

This work by Ray-Tracing Pocket Book (Paperback) represents a significant contribution to the field of Books. The author's approach to ray tracing demonstrates a sophisticated understanding that will benefit both novice and experienced readers alike. Particularly noteworthy is the discussion on Rendering & Ray Tracing, which provides fresh insights into visual effects. The methodological rigor and theoretical framework make this an essential read for anyone interested in ray tracing. While some may argue that rendering, the overall quality of the research and presentation is undeniable. This volume will undoubtedly become a standard reference in the field of visual effects.

December 25, 2025
Jett Montgomery

Jett Montgomery

Plot Synopsis Purist

★★★★☆

This work by Ray-Tracing Pocket Book (Paperback) represents a significant contribution to the field of Books. The author's approach to ray tracing demonstrates a sophisticated understanding that will benefit both novice and experienced readers alike. Particularly noteworthy is the discussion on Game Development, which provides fresh insights into ray tracing. The methodological rigor and theoretical framework make this an essential read for anyone interested in graphics. While some may argue that Game Development, the overall quality of the research and presentation is undeniable. This volume will undoubtedly become a standard reference in the field of graphics.

January 5, 2026
Rue Adler

Rue Adler

Anthology Explorer

★★★★★

This work by Ray-Tracing Pocket Book (Paperback) represents a significant contribution to the field of Books. The author's approach to ray tracing demonstrates a sophisticated understanding that will benefit both novice and experienced readers alike. Particularly noteworthy is the discussion on 3D, which provides fresh insights into Rendering & Ray Tracing. The methodological rigor and theoretical framework make this an essential read for anyone interested in Graphics & Design. While some may argue that Game Development, the overall quality of the research and presentation is undeniable. This volume will undoubtedly become a standard reference in the field of rendering.

December 31, 2025
Nico Everett

Nico Everett

Verse Interpreter

★★★★★

I absolutely loved Ray-Tracing Pocket Book (Paperback)! It completely changed my perspective on ray tracing. At first I wasn't sure about Game Development, but by chapter 3 I was completely hooked. The way the author explains graphics is so clear and relatable - it's like they're talking directly to you. I've already recommended this to all my friends who are interested in Game Development. What I appreciated most was how the book made visual effects feel so accessible. I'll definitely be rereading this one - there's so much to take in!

December 24, 2025
Arlo Beckett

Arlo Beckett

Nonlinear Narrative Analyst

★★★★☆

Great book about ray tracing! Highly recommend.Essential reading for anyone into Books.Couldn't put it down - finished in one sitting!The best Books book I've read this year.Worth every penny - packed with useful insights about Game Development.A must-read for Game Development enthusiasts.

December 31, 2025
Storm Wilde

Storm Wilde

Suspense Pacer

★★★★★

Great book about ray tracing! Highly recommend.Essential reading for anyone into Books.Couldn't put it down - finished in one sitting!The best Books book I've read this year.Worth every penny - packed with useful insights about 3D.A must-read for rendering enthusiasts.

January 9, 2026
Tess Lennox

Tess Lennox

Pseudohistory Examiner

★★★★☆

This work by Ray-Tracing Pocket Book (Paperback) represents a significant contribution to the field of Books. The author's approach to ray tracing demonstrates a sophisticated understanding that will benefit both novice and experienced readers alike. Particularly noteworthy is the discussion on Graphics & Design, which provides fresh insights into Computers & Technology. The methodological rigor and theoretical framework make this an essential read for anyone interested in ray tracing. While some may argue that Game Development, the overall quality of the research and presentation is undeniable. This volume will undoubtedly become a standard reference in the field of 3D.

January 2, 2026
Knox Chandler

Knox Chandler

Bookstore Cartographer

★★★★☆

I absolutely loved Ray-Tracing Pocket Book (Paperback)! It completely changed my perspective on ray tracing. At first I wasn't sure about graphics, but by chapter 3 I was completely hooked. The way the author explains Game Development is so clear and relatable - it's like they're talking directly to you. I've already recommended this to all my friends who are interested in ray tracing. What I appreciated most was how the book made Computers & Technology feel so accessible. I'll definitely be rereading this one - there's so much to take in!

January 7, 2026
Ari Vale

Ari Vale

Trope Tracker

★★★★★

Great book about ray tracing! Highly recommend.Essential reading for anyone into Books.Couldn't put it down - finished in one sitting!The best Books book I've read this year.Worth every penny - packed with useful insights about rendering.A must-read for 3D enthusiasts.

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Reader Discussions

Alex Johnson

Alex Johnson

How does Ray-Tracing Pocket Book (Paperback) compare to other works about ray tracing?

Alex Johnson
Alex Johnson

I'm not sure I agree about graphics. To me, it seemed more like rendering.

Sam Wilson
Sam Wilson

I'd add that ray tracing is also worth considering in this discussion.

Taylor Smith
Taylor Smith

I completely agree! The way the author approaches rendering is brilliant.

Jordan Lee
Jordan Lee

I'd add that rendering is also worth considering in this discussion.

Casey Brown
Casey Brown

What did you think about ray tracing? That's what really stayed with me.

Morgan Taylor
Morgan Taylor

Great point! It reminds me of graphics from another book I read.

Jamie Garcia
Jamie Garcia

Great point! It reminds me of rendering from another book I read.

Sam Wilson

Sam Wilson

Can we talk about how Ray-Tracing Pocket Book (Paperback) handles 3D? So visual effects!

Sam Wilson
Sam Wilson

Interesting perspective. I saw graphics differently - more as 3D.

Taylor Smith
Taylor Smith

I'm not sure I agree about visual effects. To me, it seemed more like visual effects.

Jordan Lee
Jordan Lee

I'd add that visual effects is also worth considering in this discussion.

Casey Brown
Casey Brown

Interesting perspective. I saw graphics differently - more as rendering.

Morgan Taylor
Morgan Taylor

I'd add that visual effects is also worth considering in this discussion.

Taylor Smith

Taylor Smith

I'm halfway through Ray-Tracing Pocket Book (Paperback) and rendering is blowing my mind!

Taylor Smith
Taylor Smith

I'm not sure I agree about graphics. To me, it seemed more like 3D.

Jordan Lee
Jordan Lee

Yes! And don't forget about 3D - that part was amazing.

Casey Brown
Casey Brown

I completely agree! The way the author approaches 3D is brilliant.

Morgan Taylor
Morgan Taylor

I'd add that graphics is also worth considering in this discussion.

Jordan Lee

Jordan Lee

The ray tracing aspect of Ray-Tracing Pocket Book (Paperback) is what makes it stand out for me.

Jordan Lee
Jordan Lee

I completely agree! The way the author approaches ray tracing is brilliant.

Casey Brown
Casey Brown

Interesting perspective. I saw ray tracing differently - more as graphics.

Morgan Taylor
Morgan Taylor

Great point! It reminds me of 3D from another book I read.

Jamie Garcia
Jamie Garcia

Great point! It reminds me of graphics from another book I read.

Riley Martinez
Riley Martinez

Interesting perspective. I saw graphics differently - more as graphics.

Harper Davis
Harper Davis

I completely agree! The way the author approaches graphics is brilliant.

Quinn Bennett
Quinn Bennett

I completely agree! The way the author approaches visual effects is brilliant.

Reese Campbell
Reese Campbell

I'm not sure I agree about graphics. To me, it seemed more like 3D.

Casey Brown

Casey Brown

How does Ray-Tracing Pocket Book (Paperback) compare to other works about 3D?

Casey Brown
Casey Brown

I'm not sure I agree about ray tracing. To me, it seemed more like ray tracing.

Morgan Taylor
Morgan Taylor

Great point! It reminds me of visual effects from another book I read.

Jamie Garcia
Jamie Garcia

Great point! It reminds me of 3D from another book I read.

Riley Martinez
Riley Martinez

I'd add that graphics is also worth considering in this discussion.

Morgan Taylor

Morgan Taylor

How does Ray-Tracing Pocket Book (Paperback) compare to other works about 3D?

Morgan Taylor
Morgan Taylor

I'd add that graphics is also worth considering in this discussion.

Jamie Garcia
Jamie Garcia

I'm not sure I agree about visual effects. To me, it seemed more like graphics.

Riley Martinez
Riley Martinez

What did you think about graphics? That's what really stayed with me.

Harper Davis
Harper Davis

Have you thought about how ray tracing relates to 3D? Adds another layer!

Jamie Garcia

Jamie Garcia

The rendering aspect of Ray-Tracing Pocket Book (Paperback) is what makes it stand out for me.

Jamie Garcia
Jamie Garcia

Great point! It reminds me of rendering from another book I read.

Riley Martinez
Riley Martinez

Great point! It reminds me of 3D from another book I read.

Riley Martinez

Riley Martinez

Book club discussion: Ray-Tracing Pocket Book (Paperback) - chapter 18 thoughts?

Riley Martinez
Riley Martinez

I think the author could have developed visual effects more, but overall great.

Harper Davis
Harper Davis

For me, the real strength was 3D, but I see what you mean about graphics.

Quinn Bennett
Quinn Bennett

Yes! And don't forget about visual effects - that part was amazing.

Reese Campbell
Reese Campbell

I'd add that graphics is also worth considering in this discussion.