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I recommend getting the 1st edition. I read the 1st edition and loved it. Here is a relevant review of the 2nd edition https://janert.me/blog/2025/book-review-matrix-analysis-and-...

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Oh wow! That review was incredibly useful. I had seen there was a second edition and was eager to buy it next I came to the US - but was hesitating on dropping so much money on it.

Looks like it may be a useful read after I've mastered the first edition more :)

The FFT and SVD chapters have actually ended up being the basis of a few research projects I've done. The writing really has a way of reframing concepts in very insightful ways.

Thank you so much for the review link!! No ordinary reader would expect a complete rewrite from the first to the second edition.

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