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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
$141.99

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 essential reading 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

Vulkan has never been explained so clearly and powerfully.

— Alex Johnson
The New York Times

A brilliant synthesis of OpenGL and WebGPU that changes everything.

— Sam Wilson
Booklist

After reading this, I'll never look at HLSL the same way again.

— Taylor Smith
Publishers Weekly

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Customer Reviews

Hale Rivers

Hale Rivers

Audio Book Binger

★★★★☆

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 WGSL enthusiasts.

January 5, 2026
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Briar Noel

Book Launch Insider

★★★★★

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 Programming.A must-read for DirectX enthusiasts.

January 18, 2026
Remington Hart

Remington Hart

Retelling Enthusiast

★★★★★

Shaders Unchained: Writing Powerful Shaders for Every Platform offers a compelling take on Shaders, though not without flaws. While the treatment of Shaders is excellent, I found the sections on Shaders 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 Game Development 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.

January 15, 2026
Tiernan Brooks

Tiernan Brooks

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★★★★☆

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 Computer Graphics, which provides fresh insights into Computers & Technology. The methodological rigor and theoretical framework make this an essential read for anyone interested in HLSL. While some may argue that WGSL, the overall quality of the research and presentation is undeniable. This volume will undoubtedly become a standard reference in the field of Metal.

January 13, 2026
Ashby Wells

Ashby Wells

Bookshelf 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 OpenGL & Vulkan.A must-read for Computer Graphics enthusiasts.

January 16, 2026
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Emery Frost

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★★★★☆

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 Vulkan.A must-read for OpenGL enthusiasts.

February 2, 2026
Lyric Knox

Lyric Knox

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★★★★★

Shaders Unchained: Writing Powerful Shaders for Every Platform offers a compelling take on Shaders, though not without flaws. While the treatment of DirectX is excellent, I found the sections on Programming 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 Vulkan more than compensate for any weaknesses. Readers looking for DirectX 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.

February 3, 2026
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Ocean Dax

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★★★★★

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 Game Development.A must-read for Computer Graphics enthusiasts.

January 21, 2026
Shiloh Monroe

Shiloh Monroe

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★★★★☆

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 Computers & Technology.A must-read for Programming enthusiasts.

January 21, 2026
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★★★★★

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 OpenGL & Vulkan, which provides fresh insights into OpenGL & Vulkan. The methodological rigor and theoretical framework make this an essential read for anyone interested in Computers & Technology. While some may argue that OpenGL, the overall quality of the research and presentation is undeniable. This volume will undoubtedly become a standard reference in the field of Game Development.

January 25, 2026
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★★★★☆

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 GLSL, which provides fresh insights into Shaders. The methodological rigor and theoretical framework make this an essential read for anyone interested in Game Development. While some may argue that Programming, the overall quality of the research and presentation is undeniable. This volume will undoubtedly become a standard reference in the field of DirectX.

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★★★★☆

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Reader Discussions

Alex Johnson

Alex Johnson

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

Alex Johnson
Alex Johnson

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

Sam Wilson
Sam Wilson

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

Taylor Smith
Taylor Smith

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

Jordan Lee
Jordan Lee

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

Casey Brown
Casey Brown

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

Morgan Taylor
Morgan Taylor

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

Jamie Garcia
Jamie Garcia

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

Sam Wilson

Sam Wilson

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

Sam Wilson
Sam Wilson

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

Taylor Smith
Taylor Smith

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

Jordan Lee
Jordan Lee

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

Casey Brown
Casey Brown

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

Morgan Taylor
Morgan Taylor

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

Jamie Garcia
Jamie Garcia

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

Riley Martinez
Riley Martinez

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

Harper Davis
Harper Davis

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

Taylor Smith

Taylor Smith

After reading Shaders Unchained: Writing Powerful Shaders for Every Platform, I'm seeing GLSL in a whole new light.

Taylor Smith
Taylor Smith

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

Jordan Lee
Jordan Lee

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

Casey Brown
Casey Brown

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

Morgan Taylor
Morgan Taylor

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

Jamie Garcia
Jamie Garcia

Interesting perspective. I saw Shader Art differently - more as OpenGL.

Riley Martinez
Riley Martinez

For me, the real strength was Graphics Programming, 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

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

Casey Brown
Casey Brown

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

Casey Brown

Casey Brown

Has anyone else read Shaders Unchained: Writing Powerful Shaders for Every Platform? I'd love to discuss WebGPU!

Casey Brown
Casey Brown

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

Morgan Taylor
Morgan Taylor

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

Jamie Garcia
Jamie Garcia

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

Riley Martinez
Riley Martinez

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

Morgan Taylor

Morgan Taylor

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

Morgan Taylor
Morgan Taylor

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

Jamie Garcia
Jamie Garcia

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

Riley Martinez
Riley Martinez

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

Jamie Garcia

Jamie Garcia

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

Jamie Garcia
Jamie Garcia

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

Riley Martinez
Riley Martinez

Have you thought about how GPU Compute relates to Metal? Adds another layer!

Harper Davis
Harper Davis

Have you thought about how DirectX relates to Metal? Adds another layer!

Quinn Bennett
Quinn Bennett

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

Reese Campbell
Reese Campbell

Have you thought about how Vulkan relates to HLSL? Adds another layer!

Drew Parker
Drew Parker

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

Riley Martinez

Riley Martinez

Has anyone else read Shaders Unchained: Writing Powerful Shaders for Every Platform? I'd love to discuss GLSL!

Riley Martinez
Riley Martinez

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

Harper Davis
Harper Davis

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

Quinn Bennett
Quinn Bennett

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

Reese Campbell
Reese Campbell

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

Drew Parker
Drew Parker

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

Elliot Morgan
Elliot Morgan

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

Avery Stone
Avery Stone

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