Background

The first Python book was first written in 1995, when the newborn language had almost no recognition and no support. By 2001, dozens of books had been written with more on the way. Python has expanded at lightning speed, and conservative estimates site as many as 300,000 current Python users worldwide. This versatile language has been used for everything from Yahoo's on-line maps to the animation in the latest Star Wars movie. The unique features of Python are its interface capabilities and utilities, along with its portability. Such qualities make Python a logical choice for computer graphics programming and anything involving the Graphical User Interface (GUI).