Books - Which one to choose from (C#)

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Hi, All.
Just wanted to ask simple question for those who know.
As I’m total newbie in C# (a bit familiar with Java - beginner level), wanted to know which book to choose for best experience, here are the three options I’ve gathered so far:

Thanks,
imagine.

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No need for books tailored to Unity.
Books aren’t up to date. Just go to: Learn
More specifically: Learn game development w/ Unity | Courses & tutorials in game design, VR, AR, & Real-time 3D | Unity Learn

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I would recommend starting with some general C# rather than specifically C# + Unity. You’re going to want to be familiar with C# in general as it will help you to better problem solve and implement things that aren’t directly shown in a Unity tutorial, thinking outside the box.

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i was looking for books, and they all look outdated… some guy came out with a “cookbook” recently, he posted on the forums… dunno the exact name, cant recommend it as i havent gotten it, just noticed it… but its just a “cookbook” , meaning its just scripts to do stuff, and maybe some explanations, but I think its assumed you already know what youre doing.

but yeah its all online for free, check out links btstone posted , youtube videos helped me ALOT… especially “cooking with unity” by username “pushy pixels” … i liked how hes coming up with it off his head, and isnt totally prepared, it helped me pick up unity workflow

it Would be nice to have like a book of the scripting api reference … wish i had it, does such exist? , id print it, but its sorta unprintable lol

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The best book by far : http://www.amazon.co.uk/C-4-0-The-Complete-Reference/dp/007174116X/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=undefined&sr=8-4&keywords=C%23+4.0

Trust me, you won’t regret it.

PS It isn’t related to unity.

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This one is just as good, if not better: http://www.amazon.co.uk/5-0-Unleashed-Bart-De-Smet/dp/0672336901/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1409041517&sr=8-1&keywords=bart de smet

He knows absolutely everything it seems and is able to communicate it in an understandable way.

But yeah, as far as learning Unity, just go to 3dbuzz.com and take their free tutorials. It’s how I got started. Not only is it extremely informative, but it’s also way fun they way their courses are. Best teacher I’ve ever watched!