Poser 3 Handbook was supposed to expand on the manual.. Personally I was a tad disappointed... But since there are so few books (actually I think none other than the Poser Handbooks) about Poser that I'm giving this next one a try... And no I don't believe Metacreations has anything to do with content of the first book (from what I remember).. All I know is the foreword in the first handbook is by Larry Weinberg, Poser Creator... Sheesh I haven't looked at the book in a long time so I might be incorrect... The author of both Handbooks is Shamms R. Mortier ...Other than that I haven't a clue since I haven't gotten the book yet..It would be cool if all the info that is supplied here were wrapped up in a book .. Now that would make a good book... Anyway, I get help where ever I can find it... =) ~Cindy