From: bob@worldesign.com Subject: PUB: The Science of Virtual Reality and Virtual Environments, R. Kalawsky (1993) Date: Sun, 1 Aug 93 19:05:45 -0700 Not quite out in print, so I can't do a complete review, but Dr. Roy Kalawsky's new book, the first scientific reference on virtual reality (according to the publisher), is now available. THE SCIENCE OF VIRTUAL REALITY AND VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENTS Roy Kalawsky, Addison-Wesley, May 1993, 0 201 63171 7, Paper, L24.95 Roy is the head of British Aerospace's Virtual Reality Environment Laboratory and the first chair in Virtual Reality at the University of Hull, where he has established the centre of excellence for Virtual Environments and Advanced Display Technologies. The book goes into technology, physiology, virtual environments, systems, and performance requirements. Sounds pretty comprehensive, with profuse illustrations. To order in the UK, contact: Addison-Wesley Publishers Ltd. Finchampstead Road Wokingham, Berkshire RG11 2NZ 0734 794000 telephone 0734 794035 fax There is a L1.95 postage and handling charge in the UK. No info yet on the North American version or other versions. Perhaps we'll hear from Addison-Wesley before too long.