Anthony, I would consider buying if, as others have mentioned, it's presented in an effects-based, tutorial, step-by-step fashion...that covered the effects I'm interested in. I'd definately need to see the TOC and a sample first. Some other ideas: - wirebound (or similar binding) so you could place the thing flat on a surface without needing a brick - a "utilities" CD that would assist the user in implementing the items covered in the book (e.g., py scripts, MAT/MOR poses, etc.)