Krimpr Patrick Beck's Lightwave book IS quite good- John Shredd's old Ray dream book was pretty good- I spoke with him awhile back-he was in process on writing a Carrara book-but got caught up in the "Metamess". I got Shamms "Modelling in Lightwave"-since as far as modeling goes I am a newbie- unfortunately-I am a pro compared to Smort-the book actually suggests Modeling in Amapi-THEN importing for rendering! I unfortunately did not open it until it was too late for a return. Rating? 0.5 Stars