Sometimes a writer has a close relationship with a company throughout the software development process - plus real-world, professional experience pushing the beta to its limits - resulting in a book that's not just a rehash of the manual, but a real must-have for serious users. There's nothing to suggest that such a situation exists with Poser. I'd wait to take a good look at Anthony's manual (and tutorials that will pop up throughout the community) before ordering a book - could save you cash you can spend on Poser goodies!