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Little Black Book of Ray-Tracing and Path-Tracing

Little Black Book of Ray-Tracing and Path-Tracing (Paperback)

Published: January 21, 2025

I couldn't put this book down! The pacing is perfect and the plot twists are genuinely surprising. The pacing was excellent; I never felt overwhelmed by jargon or bogged down by unnecessary detail. This book has sparked several meaningful conversations with peers and mentors alike.

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