I guess this is as good a time as any to plug my upcoming Processing book. Casey mentioned it a few weeks back, but here's some more info.  

The book is now listed on the friends of Ed site: http://www.friendsofed.com/book.html?isbn=159059617X , and it can be pre-ordered from a bunch of book sellers, including Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/159059617X/ref=nosim/102-5551052-0548152?n=283155

I'm trying to finish up the last few chapters and have the book to press sometime in April. The book is intended for newbie coders and, as with all foe books, geared towards creative "types"– which to my mind suggests an "approach", rather than any specific discipline. I think the book will also be useful for people coming from another language, especially ActionScript.  

The book covers coding theory, from procedural programming through advanced OOP; general computer graphics theory, including fundamental math; some visual design principals/theory; the complete Processing API; and some computing and code art history. In addition, the book is packed with examples.  

I have gone out of my way to not duplicate the excellent tutorials Casey and others have created already. I have also tried, as much as was possible, to not duplicate or simply reiterate the reference section on the Processing site; rather I've tried to expand upon many of the concepts. Lastly, as Casey is writing his own book, we've been in regular communication about our projects, and I know we're both committed to not duplicating one another's effort, which wouldn't serve readers.  

As an academic, my hope is that instructors will also find the book useful as a course text. I'm currently using the book in draft form for my own Processing course this semester, and I'll be able to make some adjustments based on initial class feedback.  

Well, back to writing. As I have more info, I'll post it. Please feel free to contact me directly if you prefer:
greenbi at muohio dot edu

Ira

Hi Richard,
I checked out your site. The K'ai Project sounds very interesting, and the 3D work looks great! If I make it out to Siggraph, I'll be sure to look for your booth. (I assume you didn't intend any reference to CG pioneer Kai Krause? Last I heard he's held up in a castle in the Rheinland.)

If you do put a Processing class together and want some more info on the book, please let me know. I can provide a detailed table of contents, which might help in developing a syllabus. If you're connected to an institution with a book store, they can also pre-order the book for summer/fall 06 terms.

Ira