A Practical Introduction to Computer Graphics Ian O. Angell (aut...

This book is a practical first step in understanding the methods of computer graphics. After studying the contents and implementing the examples and exercises, the reader will be ready to attempt most tasks in graphics, whether these be the production of elementary data graphs, pie charts, etc., the drawing of patterns or diagrams for books, pamphlets or as teaching aids (all the diagrams in this book were drawn by computer) or the development of far more sophisticated design and technical drawing programs used in the aeronautics, automobile and other industries. Hints on how to tackle some of these sophisticated programs are also given.