# Good Tutorial Books for Newbie :)
**URL:** https://forum.highend3d.com/t/good-tutorial-books-for-newbie/61958
**Category:** Xsi
**Tags:** general
**Created:** [November 10, 2003, 5:42pm UTC](https://forum.highend3d.com/t/good-tutorial-books-for-newbie/61958 "2003-11-10T17:42:54Z")
**Posts on this page:** 3
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### Author:  [@artz](https://forum.highend3d.com/u/artz)
#### Post date: [November 10, 2003, 5:42pm UTC](https://forum.highend3d.com/t/good-tutorial-books-for-newbie/61958/1 "2003-11-10T17:42:54Z")
Hi, as u can see I just registered for this forum. I'm really new to this 3d modelling/animation thing. Since i'm interested in going to industrial design, I'd really like to learn how to do models in XSI so I can do some CG work for my portfolio. Are there any really good self learning books you guys/gals can recommend?
Thanks!
Artz
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### Author:  [@richard-sher](https://forum.highend3d.com/u/richard-sher)
#### Post date: [November 10, 2003, 9:10pm UTC](https://forum.highend3d.com/t/good-tutorial-books-for-newbie/61958/2 "2003-11-10T21:10:43Z")
Take a look at [http://www.mesmer.com](http://www.mesmer.com)
They've got some XSI books.
Also have a look at [http://www.3DTutorial.com](http://www.3DTutorial.com)
Not books, but just as good! (OR better) 
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### Author:  [@atyss](https://forum.highend3d.com/u/atyss)
#### Post date: [November 14, 2003, 5:47am UTC](https://forum.highend3d.com/t/good-tutorial-books-for-newbie/61958/3 "2003-11-14T05:47:21Z")
What Ed doesn't say is that on his site there are countless tutorials about all aspects of XSI. You can be sure to find modeling tutorials for beginners to intermediates.
I agree though the modelling lessons that 3dtutorial offers are awesome. Worth a look, considering their price and the 30-day refund garantee.
Cheers
Bernard