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Shaders Unchained: Writing Powerful Shaders for Every Platform

Shaders Unchained: Writing Powerful Shaders for Every Platform

ISBN: 9798262596102 | Published: August 28, 2025 | Categories: Computers & Technology, Programming, Computer Graphics, Game Development, OpenGL & Vulkan
$145.99

This Computers & Technology book offers Shaders and GLSL and HLSL and WGSL and Metal and Vulkan and DirectX and OpenGL and WebGPU and Graphics Programming and GPU Compute and Shader Art content that will transform your understanding of Shaders. Shaders Unchained: Writing Powerful Shaders for Every Platform has been praised by critics and readers alike for its Shaders, GLSL, HLSL.

The highly acclaimed author brings years of experience to this Computers & Technology work, making it a must-have for anyone interested in Shaders or GLSL or HLSL or WGSL or Metal or Vulkan or DirectX or OpenGL or WebGPU or Graphics Programming or GPU Compute or Shader Art.

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What People Are Saying

The author's insights into GPU Compute are nothing short of revolutionary.

— Alex Johnson
The New York Times

A brilliant synthesis of HLSL and WebGPU that changes everything.

— Sam Wilson
Booklist

The definitive work on Shader Art for our generation.

— Taylor Smith
Publishers Weekly

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Customer Reviews

Case Lennox

Case Lennox

Annotation Addict

★★★★☆

Shaders Unchained: Writing Powerful Shaders for Every Platform offers a compelling take on Shaders, though not without flaws. While the treatment of Programming is excellent, I found the sections on GLSL less convincing. The author makes some bold claims about Programming that aren't always fully supported. That said, the book's strengths in discussing WebGPU more than compensate for any weaknesses. Readers looking for GPU Compute will find much to appreciate here, even if not every argument lands perfectly. Overall, a valuable addition to the literature on Shader Art, if not the definitive work.

November 26, 2025
Parker Sloan

Parker Sloan

Classic Lit Connoisseur

★★★★★

Great book about Shaders! Highly recommend.Essential reading for anyone into Computers & Technology.Couldn't put it down - finished in one sitting!The best Computers & Technology book I've read this year.Worth every penny - packed with useful insights about Computer Graphics.A must-read for OpenGL & Vulkan enthusiasts.

November 27, 2025
River Maddox

River Maddox

Narrative Therapist

★★★★☆

I absolutely loved Shaders Unchained: Writing Powerful Shaders for Every Platform! It completely changed my perspective on Shaders. At first I wasn't sure about OpenGL & Vulkan, but by chapter 3 I was completely hooked. The way the author explains Programming is so clear and relatable - it's like they're talking directly to you. I've already recommended this to all my friends who are interested in Graphics Programming. What I appreciated most was how the book made Computer Graphics feel so accessible. I'll definitely be rereading this one - there's so much to take in!

November 18, 2025
Wren Sinclair

Wren Sinclair

Verbal Visionary

★★★★☆

This work by Shaders Unchained: Writing Powerful Shaders for Every Platform represents a significant contribution to the field of Computers & Technology. The author's approach to Shaders demonstrates a sophisticated understanding that will benefit both novice and experienced readers alike. Particularly noteworthy is the discussion on Vulkan, which provides fresh insights into OpenGL & Vulkan. The methodological rigor and theoretical framework make this an essential read for anyone interested in Metal. While some may argue that Shader Art, the overall quality of the research and presentation is undeniable. This volume will undoubtedly become a standard reference in the field of Game Development.

November 14, 2025
Ash Monroe

Ash Monroe

Prologue Pundit

★★★★★

Shaders Unchained: Writing Powerful Shaders for Every Platform offers a compelling take on Shaders, though not without flaws. While the treatment of OpenGL & Vulkan is excellent, I found the sections on OpenGL & Vulkan less convincing. The author makes some bold claims about Computers & Technology that aren't always fully supported. That said, the book's strengths in discussing GPU Compute more than compensate for any weaknesses. Readers looking for Metal will find much to appreciate here, even if not every argument lands perfectly. Overall, a valuable addition to the literature on OpenGL & Vulkan, if not the definitive work.

November 23, 2025
Harley Quinn

Harley Quinn

Chapter Flow Enthusiast

★★★★★

This work by Shaders Unchained: Writing Powerful Shaders for Every Platform represents a significant contribution to the field of Computers & Technology. The author's approach to Shaders demonstrates a sophisticated understanding that will benefit both novice and experienced readers alike. Particularly noteworthy is the discussion on Graphics Programming, which provides fresh insights into GLSL. The methodological rigor and theoretical framework make this an essential read for anyone interested in Computer Graphics. While some may argue that GPU Compute, the overall quality of the research and presentation is undeniable. This volume will undoubtedly become a standard reference in the field of Game Development.

November 18, 2025
Brooklyn Lee

Brooklyn Lee

Story Curator

★★★★☆

Great book about Shaders! Highly recommend.Essential reading for anyone into Computers & Technology.Couldn't put it down - finished in one sitting!The best Computers & Technology book I've read this year.Worth every penny - packed with useful insights about WebGPU.A must-read for Shaders enthusiasts.

November 30, 2025
Jesse Archer

Jesse Archer

Verse Voyager

★★★★★

Great book about Shaders! Highly recommend.Essential reading for anyone into Computers & Technology.Couldn't put it down - finished in one sitting!The best Computers & Technology book I've read this year.Worth every penny - packed with useful insights about WebGPU.A must-read for Metal enthusiasts.

December 9, 2025
Kora James

Kora James

Genre Enthusiast

★★★★☆

I absolutely loved Shaders Unchained: Writing Powerful Shaders for Every Platform! It completely changed my perspective on Shaders. At first I wasn't sure about Shader Art, but by chapter 3 I was completely hooked. The way the author explains Shaders is so clear and relatable - it's like they're talking directly to you. I've already recommended this to all my friends who are interested in Metal. What I appreciated most was how the book made Programming feel so accessible. I'll definitely be rereading this one - there's so much to take in!

November 13, 2025
Sky Monroe

Sky Monroe

Modern Classics Reviewer

★★★★★

Shaders Unchained: Writing Powerful Shaders for Every Platform offers a compelling take on Shaders, though not without flaws. While the treatment of WebGPU is excellent, I found the sections on Shaders less convincing. The author makes some bold claims about Programming that aren't always fully supported. That said, the book's strengths in discussing GPU Compute more than compensate for any weaknesses. Readers looking for GLSL will find much to appreciate here, even if not every argument lands perfectly. Overall, a valuable addition to the literature on Programming, if not the definitive work.

November 29, 2025
Eden Blake

Eden Blake

Dialog Detective

★★★★★

Shaders Unchained: Writing Powerful Shaders for Every Platform offers a compelling take on Shaders, though not without flaws. While the treatment of Graphics Programming is excellent, I found the sections on Computer Graphics less convincing. The author makes some bold claims about Game Development that aren't always fully supported. That said, the book's strengths in discussing OpenGL & Vulkan more than compensate for any weaknesses. Readers looking for OpenGL & Vulkan will find much to appreciate here, even if not every argument lands perfectly. Overall, a valuable addition to the literature on Vulkan, if not the definitive work.

November 19, 2025
August Quinn

August Quinn

Plot Twister Tracker

★★★★☆

Shaders Unchained: Writing Powerful Shaders for Every Platform offers a compelling take on Shaders, though not without flaws. While the treatment of HLSL is excellent, I found the sections on Shaders less convincing. The author makes some bold claims about Computers & Technology that aren't always fully supported. That said, the book's strengths in discussing DirectX more than compensate for any weaknesses. Readers looking for GLSL will find much to appreciate here, even if not every argument lands perfectly. Overall, a valuable addition to the literature on Programming, if not the definitive work.

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Reader Discussions

Alex Johnson

Alex Johnson

Just finished Shaders Unchained: Writing Powerful Shaders for Every Platform - wow! The part about OpenGL really got me thinking.

Alex Johnson
Alex Johnson

I'd add that Vulkan is also worth considering in this discussion.

Sam Wilson
Sam Wilson

Interesting perspective. I saw Graphics Programming differently - more as WebGPU.

Taylor Smith
Taylor Smith

Interesting perspective. I saw WebGPU differently - more as Metal.

Jordan Lee
Jordan Lee

Interesting perspective. I saw DirectX differently - more as Vulkan.

Casey Brown
Casey Brown

I'd add that GLSL is also worth considering in this discussion.

Morgan Taylor
Morgan Taylor

Have you thought about how OpenGL relates to Shaders? Adds another layer!

Jamie Garcia
Jamie Garcia

What did you think about Shader Art? That's what really stayed with me.

Sam Wilson

Sam Wilson

The WGSL aspect of Shaders Unchained: Writing Powerful Shaders for Every Platform is what makes it stand out for me.

Sam Wilson
Sam Wilson

Great point! It reminds me of WebGPU from another book I read.

Taylor Smith
Taylor Smith

I completely agree! The way the author approaches Vulkan is brilliant.

Jordan Lee
Jordan Lee

Yes! And don't forget about Graphics Programming - that part was amazing.

Casey Brown
Casey Brown

I completely agree! The way the author approaches Shaders is brilliant.

Morgan Taylor
Morgan Taylor

For me, the real strength was Vulkan, but I see what you mean about Shader Art.

Jamie Garcia
Jamie Garcia

I completely agree! The way the author approaches HLSL is brilliant.

Riley Martinez
Riley Martinez

Have you thought about how WGSL relates to Graphics Programming? Adds another layer!

Harper Davis
Harper Davis

For me, the real strength was GLSL, but I see what you mean about WGSL.

Taylor Smith

Taylor Smith

Just finished Shaders Unchained: Writing Powerful Shaders for Every Platform - wow! The part about Graphics Programming really got me thinking.

Taylor Smith
Taylor Smith

I'm not sure I agree about Shader Art. To me, it seemed more like DirectX.

Jordan Lee
Jordan Lee

I'm not sure I agree about HLSL. To me, it seemed more like DirectX.

Casey Brown
Casey Brown

I'd add that DirectX is also worth considering in this discussion.

Morgan Taylor
Morgan Taylor

Great point! It reminds me of Shader Art from another book I read.

Jamie Garcia
Jamie Garcia

Great point! It reminds me of Shader Art from another book I read.

Riley Martinez
Riley Martinez

For me, the real strength was Shader Art, but I see what you mean about WGSL.

Jordan Lee

Jordan Lee

The Shaders aspect of Shaders Unchained: Writing Powerful Shaders for Every Platform is what makes it stand out for me.

Jordan Lee
Jordan Lee

For me, the real strength was Graphics Programming, but I see what you mean about WGSL.

Casey Brown
Casey Brown

I completely agree! The way the author approaches WebGPU is brilliant.

Morgan Taylor
Morgan Taylor

What did you think about Shaders? That's what really stayed with me.

Jamie Garcia
Jamie Garcia

I'd add that Shaders is also worth considering in this discussion.

Riley Martinez
Riley Martinez

I'd add that Vulkan is also worth considering in this discussion.

Harper Davis
Harper Davis

What did you think about DirectX? That's what really stayed with me.

Casey Brown

Casey Brown

Book club discussion: Shaders Unchained: Writing Powerful Shaders for Every Platform - chapter 16 thoughts?

Casey Brown
Casey Brown

I'm not sure I agree about GLSL. To me, it seemed more like Shader Art.

Morgan Taylor
Morgan Taylor

Great point! It reminds me of Shader Art from another book I read.

Jamie Garcia
Jamie Garcia

I completely agree! The way the author approaches GLSL is brilliant.

Riley Martinez
Riley Martinez

I think the author could have developed GPU Compute more, but overall great.

Harper Davis
Harper Davis

I'm not sure I agree about Shaders. To me, it seemed more like OpenGL.

Quinn Bennett
Quinn Bennett

I'm not sure I agree about Shader Art. To me, it seemed more like OpenGL.

Morgan Taylor

Morgan Taylor

I'm halfway through Shaders Unchained: Writing Powerful Shaders for Every Platform and Graphics Programming is blowing my mind!

Morgan Taylor
Morgan Taylor

I'd add that WGSL is also worth considering in this discussion.

Jamie Garcia
Jamie Garcia

I'd add that Shaders is also worth considering in this discussion.

Jamie Garcia

Jamie Garcia

How does Shaders Unchained: Writing Powerful Shaders for Every Platform compare to other works about Shader Art?

Jamie Garcia
Jamie Garcia

Great point! It reminds me of HLSL from another book I read.

Riley Martinez
Riley Martinez

Great point! It reminds me of DirectX from another book I read.

Riley Martinez

Riley Martinez

Book club discussion: Shaders Unchained: Writing Powerful Shaders for Every Platform - chapter 14 thoughts?

Riley Martinez
Riley Martinez

I think the author could have developed Shaders more, but overall great.

Harper Davis
Harper Davis

Great point! It reminds me of GPU Compute from another book I read.

Quinn Bennett
Quinn Bennett

I'd add that Metal is also worth considering in this discussion.