Preface

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Welcome — And Thank You!

Thank you for choosing C++ For Artists: The Art, Philosophy, and Science of Object-Oriented Programming. You have selected an excellent book to augment your C++ and object-oriented programming learning experience.

If you purchased this book because it is required for a course you may feel like you had no say in the matter. Paying for expensive college books feels a lot like having your arm twisted behind your back at the checkout counter. If it will make you feel better I will let you in on a secret. You bought a keeper.

If you are standing in the computer section of your favorite book store reading these lines and trying hard to decide if you should buy this book or pay the rent I say to you this: If you knew the stuff inside this book you could easily own your own place. The landlord can wait.

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