This revised and updated edition of the standard introduction to computer animation reflects the latest developments in 3D computer animation. It clearly explains the basic concepts and techniques for all those who want to master the technology, while covering new topics to keep readers up to date on advances in the field. 10 color and 200 black-and-white illustrations. "At last A book that I can wholeheartedly recommend to my students. . . . A key text in my classes."--Michael Scroggins, director, Computer Animation Labs, California Institute of the Arts

The names of infamous crooks such as the Richardsons, Frankie Frazer, and the Krays are synonomous with the London gangland scene of the 1950s and 1960s. One man who stayed under the radar during that time, however, was "Scouse" Norman Johnson, whose fearless approach to any problem that came his way earned him the respect of his criminal contemporaries. In his action-packed autobiography, Johnson documents the many strange twists and turns that his life has taken, including his foray into London Gangland folklore after spending his formative years in Liverpool; his acceptance into the fold...