Realistic Architectural Visualization with 3ds Max and mental ray, Second Edition by Roger Cusson and Jamie Cardoso is a highly recommended book for experienced users in modeling. The book jumps straight into the practicality of the subject so you must have experience in this field if you want to get out the most from it.

It is a perfect recommendation for architects and architecture students. Its shows you step by step and in a very clear manner how to render architectural scenes using mental ray in 3ds Max. Programs in general are quite difficult to get a hang of and there always seems to be a point of frustration with all books, this particular book tries to tackle these feelings by using a lot of images and all sorts of marks that will help you follow through the examples with success and a smile, or at least without a frown.click here to learn more