good python book

[Paul Rudin]

>>>>> "Alan" == Alan Gauld <alan.gauld at btinternet.com> writes:

    > On 22 Jul 2003 00:21:46 -0400, anonymous at coolgroups.com wrote:
    >> i'm looking to start learning python.  could someone recommend
    >> a good beginner's book for me?

    > Depends. Are you new to programming or just new to the Python
    > language?

    > If the latter you should just use the official tutor that comes
    > with Python and save your money for one of the more advanced
    > books and/or references.


And "Text processing in python", which would be good for experienced
programmers new to python, is available online at
<http://gnosis.cx/TPiP/>, although no doubt the author would be keen
for people to buy copies as well...