Well if you're in the UK as well get yourself to the WH Smith newsagent shop nearest you and check out "Computer Arts" magazine, also "Digit" is a good mag and covers all sorts of 2d and 3d stuff. I spend a lot of time travelling so have a lot of time to read !

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