The Best LISP Books
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7 RankingsANSI Common LISP
by Paul Graham
This book provides an excellent introduction to Common Lisp. In addition to chapters covering the basic language concepts, there are sections discussing the Common Lisp object system (CLOS) and speed considerations in Lisp. Three fair-sized examples of nontrivial Lisp projects are also included. The book's clear and engaging format explains comp...
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5 RankingsOn LISP: Advanced Techniques for Common LISP
by Paul Graham
An overview of advanced Lisp programming techniques. Topics covered include functional programming, rapid prototyping, interactive development, embedded languages and macros.
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4 RankingsParadigms of Artificial Intelligence Programming: Case Studies in Common Lisp
by Peter Norvig
Paradigms of AI Programming teaches advanced Common Lisp techniques in the context of building major AI systems. By reconstructing authentic, complex AI programs using state-of-the-art Common Lisp, the book teaches students and professionals how to build and debug robust practical programs, while demonstrating superior programming style and impo...
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2 RankingsCommon LISP: The Language
by Guy Steele
This is the Lisp programmers' bible. If you need to know the official specification, every function defined in Common Lisp can be found in here somewhere. Anyone vaguely serious about programming in Lisp for extended periods of time should keep a copy of this book for reference. However, note that while this book is clearly written, it is not an...
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1 RankingArtificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach
by Stuart J. Russell, Peter Norvig
The first edition of Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach has become a classic in the AI literature. It has been adopted by over 600 universities in 60 countries, and has been praised as the definitive synthesis of the field.
In the second edition, every chapter has been extensively rewritten. Significant new material has been introduc...
