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Books on Computer Graphics and Building Graphics Libraries

"Computer Graphics: Principles and Practice" by John F. Hughes, Andries van


Dam, Morgan McGuire, David Sklar, James D. Foley, Steven K. Feiner, and Kurt Akeley
This is one of the most comprehensive books on computer graphics. It covers
fundamental concepts such as 2D and 3D transformations, rasterization, rendering
pipelines, lighting, and shading, which are essential for building a graphics
library. The book also delves into algorithms that are used in modern graphics APIs
like OpenGL.

"Physically Based Rendering: From Theory to Implementation" by Matt Pharr,


Wenzel Jakob, and Greg Humphreys
This book is a deep dive into physically-based rendering (PBR), and it
walks through the implementation of a high-quality rendering engine from scratch.
It’s an advanced resource but incredibly useful if you want to build a realistic
rendering system similar to what modern graphics libraries offer.

"Real-Time Rendering" by Tomas Akenine-Möller, Eric Haines, and Naty Hoffman


This book is essential for learning about real-time 3D graphics. It covers
all aspects of real-time rendering, including rasterization, shading, global
illumination, and GPU programming. It provides insights into the techniques used by
modern graphics libraries like OpenGL and Vulkan.

"3D Math Primer for Graphics and Game Development" by Fletcher Dunn and Ian
Parberry
Before implementing a graphics library, understanding the underlying
mathematics is crucial. This book covers the math needed for 3D graphics
programming, including vectors, matrices, transformations, and projections, which
are fundamental when building a 3D rendering engine.

"Foundations of 3D Computer Graphics" by Steven Gortler


This book provides a solid foundation in the core principles of 3D
graphics, focusing on the mathematical and algorithmic components that go into a
rendering system. It’s well-suited for those interested in building their own 3D
graphics pipeline from scratch.

"Fundamentals of Computer Graphics" by Peter Shirley, Michael Ashikhmin, and


Steve Marschner
This book offers a practical introduction to computer graphics with
detailed explanations of algorithms and techniques used in rendering, such as ray
tracing, rasterization, and shading. It’s an excellent resource for understanding
the theory behind rendering engines like OpenGL.

"Scratchapixel" (Online Resource)


Scratchapixel is an online resource that teaches computer graphics from
scratch. It walks you through building everything from simple ray tracers to
rasterization pipelines and lighting models. If you're looking for hands-on
tutorials on building a graphics library, this is a fantastic resource.

Books on Low-Level Graphics Programming

"Graphics Shaders: Theory and Practice" by Mike Bailey and Steve Cunningham
This book is a good introduction to writing shaders, which are a key part
of modern graphics APIs. It covers both the theory behind shaders and practical
implementation. Understanding how to write shaders is important for creating a
graphics library with programmable pipelines.

"OpenGL SuperBible" by Graham Sellers, Richard S. Wright, and Nicholas Haemel


While this book is specifically about OpenGL, it offers a deep dive into
how modern OpenGL works, including the graphics pipeline, shaders, and advanced
rendering techniques. It can provide valuable insights into how to design your own
graphics library by studying how OpenGL handles these tasks.

"Introduction to Computer Graphics and the Vulkan API" by Kenwright K."


Vulkan is a modern low-level graphics API, and understanding it can provide
insights into the design and architecture of graphics libraries. This book offers a
great introduction to both computer graphics and the Vulkan API, which can inspire
the creation of your own graphics engine.

"Ray Tracing in One Weekend" by Peter Shirley (Series of three books)


This series of books offers a hands-on approach to implementing a ray
tracing engine from scratch. Though different from a rasterization-based graphics
engine like OpenGL, ray tracing is a core rendering technique that can broaden your
understanding of graphics.

"Introduction to 3D Game Programming with DirectX 12" by Frank Luna


This book focuses on DirectX 12 but covers many concepts that are
transferable to building your own graphics engine, such as creating a rendering
pipeline, managing GPU resources, and implementing lighting and shading models.

Books on Building Game Engines and Graphics Engines

"Game Engine Architecture" by Jason Gregory

While focused on game engines, this book provides insights into how graphics
engines work within the broader scope of a game engine. It covers rendering
systems, low-level optimization, and resource management, which are critical for
building a graphics library.

"3D Game Engine Design: A Practical Approach to Real-Time Computer Graphics" by


David H. Eberly

This book provides a deep dive into 3D game engine design with a focus on real-
time graphics. It walks through the implementation of rendering systems, animation,
and physics, which are useful when developing a graphics library from scratch.

"The Graphics Codex" by Morgan McGuire

This is a resource that focuses on practical graphics algorithms. It's perfect


for learning how to implement techniques used in modern rendering engines, such as
shading, lighting, and textures. Though not a book, it’s a useful tool for building
a graphics library.

Books on GPU Programming and Optimization

"GPU Gems" series (Edited by Randima Fernando)

These books provide a wealth of knowledge on GPU programming and optimization.


They cover advanced rendering techniques and shaders, which are essential for
building a graphics engine with efficient GPU utilization.

"CUDA by Example: An Introduction to General-Purpose GPU Programming" by Jason


Sanders and Edward Kandrot

This book focuses on parallel programming with NVIDIA's CUDA. While CUDA is
more about general-purpose GPU programming than graphics, understanding how to
efficiently use the GPU can be very useful for creating high-performance rendering
systems.

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