Quote - If you bought the boxed version of Poser 7, then you can completely skip Poser 7 Revealed as it is almost verbatum of the Poser 7 book.

The Poser 7 Reference Manual, included with the boxed version of P7, is just what it promises to be: an overview of the software, and like most all of the manuals included with most every version of Poser, short on practical explanation. Poser 7 Revealed, billed as the e-Frontier "Official Guide" to Poser 7, is less technical, a bit more newbie-friendly, fills in many of the blanks not completely explained in the reference manual, and is designed to be used along with the "Official Guide." Practical Poser, however does take the user to the next level, with tons of info, tutorials, an included CD to help you each step along the way, and interestingly enough, an occasional suggestion to consult Practical Poser for more info. I'd recommend both books for your arsonal. > Quote - It seems to me that the author (of Practical Poser) was more worried that you see her face than explaining anything in further detail as it is shown on every chapter page and many of the pages edge.

The author, Kelly Murdock, is a professional 3D modeler, trained engineer, computer graphics artist, and a MAN. The illustration that you see on the cover and on each chapter heading is a Poser render by artist, Addy Norton.