Languages such as HTML, VRML, proposed in 1994 and became the standard to describe interactive 3D objects and the world on the Web. X3D is the next generation open standard for 3D on the web. This is the result of several years of development by the Web 3D Consortium X3D Task Group. X3D replaces VRML, but also provides compatibility with existing VRML content and browsers. * The first book about new ways to present interactive 3D content over the Web, written by two designers of the standard * Lots of illustrations and screen shots in full color text * Companion website with extensive content, including the X3D specification, sample code and applications, content creation tools, and demos of compatible Web browser