The book is "Mastering 3D Studio – Volume 1, Advanced Modeling &
Rendering". It is currently shipping! It is available direct through
Payne Enterprises @ 1-805-259-0821. You can also get a copy from The
Pyros Partnership @ 1-714-833-0334, Compu-Books(CIS), Opamp Technical
Books and all major bookstores in November. If you will be using a
credit card I suggest you try Pyros first. LEt me know what ya think!