If you are a Bryce fan then STAY AWAY from this book. R. Shamms Mortier is at best a mediocre artist and an even worse author. If you truly want a good Bryce book read "Real World Bryce 2" by Susan Kitchens. Most of the ideas discussed in that book can be carried over to Bryce 3D. Little to no info in the R. Shamms Mortier book is included on the deep texture editor so I would just avoid this book at all costs.