I want to start learning C++ for game programming.

I need a book that teaches C++ in a friendly way, I noticed Bjarne Stroustrup has a new C++11 book coming out soon but Ive heard that book is only good for using it as a reference for the language features. I already know quite alot of C# so I probably dont need to start from a real beginner friendly book. Any recommendations for a good modern C++ book to self learn from would be nice .

I also want to start with basic 2D games Ive found this book:

http://www.amazon.com/Programming-2D-Games-Charles-Kelly/dp/146650868X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1357489298&sr=8-1&keywords=2D+DirectX#reader_146650868X

I looked through the chapters and it has everything I need. Input/Sound/2D rendering/etc... using DirectX11 (edit: sorry i mean DirectX9). What do you think about this book? Is there any other better 2D DirectX C++ books?

All replies are appriciated.

Thanks, Xanather.

I want to start learning C++ for game programming.

I need a book that teaches C++ in a friendly way, I noticed Bjarne Stroustrup has a new C++11 book coming out soon but Ive heard that book is only good for using it as a reference for the language features. I already know quite alot of C# so I probably dont need to start from a real beginner friendly book. Any recommendations for a good modern C++ book to self learn from would be nice .

I also want to start with basic 2D games Ive found this book:

http://www.amazon.com/Programming-2D-Games-Charles-Kelly/dp/146650868X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1357489298&sr=8-1&keywords=2D+DirectX#reader_146650868X

I looked through the chapters and it has everything I need. Input/Sound/2D rendering/etc... using DirectX11 (sorry DirectX9). What do you think about this book? Is there any other better 2D DirectX C++ books?

All replies are appriciated.

Thanks, Xanather.

I want to start learning C++ for game programming.

I need a book that teaches C++ in a friendly way, I noticed Bjarne Stroustrup has a new C++11 book coming out soon but Ive heard that book is only good for using it as a reference for the language features. I already know quite alot of C# so I probably dont need to start from a real beginner friendly book. Any recommendations for a good modern C++ book to self learn from would be nice .

I also want to start with basic 2D games Ive found this book:

http://www.amazon.com/Programming-2D-Games-Charles-Kelly/dp/146650868X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1357489298&sr=8-1&keywords=2D+DirectX#reader_146650868X

I looked through the chapters and it has everything I need. Input/Sound/2D rendering/etc... using DirectX11. What do you think about this book? Is there any other better 2D DirectX C++ books?

All replies are appriciated.

Thanks, Xanather.