Book for learning 3D in Director

Hi all,
Could you recommend a book to learn 3D in Director?
Thanks in advance
O/

Hi,
There are a few, any new that i know since version 2004 MX. But very good old ones, the 3D core in Director is almost the same from version 8.5 then these books could be useful:
1.- Director's Third Dimension: Fundamental of 3D Programming in Director 8.5, Paul Catanese, QUE.
2.- Director Shockwave Studio: Developers Guide, James Newton, Osborne.
3.- Shockwave 3D, Jason Wolf. New Readers.
4.- Real-Time Interactive 3D Games: Creating 3D Games in Macromedia Director 8.5 Shockwave Studio, Allen Patridge, SAMS.
5.- Director MX 2004 Games: Game development with Director, Nik Level, Focal Press.
6.- 3D for the Web: Interactive 3D animation using 3ds max, Flash and Director, Carol MacGillivray, Focal Press.
7.- Director 8.5 Studio: with 3D, Xtras, Flash and Sound, , Christopher Robbins & others, friendsof ED.
8.- Director(R) 8.5 Shockwave(R) Studio: The Complete Reference, David Mennenoh, Osborne.
9.- Special Edition Using Macromedia Director MX, Gary Rosenzweig, QUE.
There're others but with less 3D learning stuff. The first in the list is what I consider the best one.
I hope this help you.
Have a nice day!

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