[luaKmua]

I'm a little surprised no one has recommended the Frank Luna books. They're great introductory books. I used the DX9/DX10 books during my education when writing my game engines. I haven't read the DX12 book, but DX9/10/11 were basically the same structure only updated for the new APIs.

https://www.amazon.com/Introduction-3D-Game-Programming-Dire...

[thewanderingben]

If textbooks are more your vibe, OP, I’d also look into Real Time Rendering. Solid foundations with later chapters delving into modern techniques. They keep their editions fairly fresh too!

[luaKmua]

I would also recommend that one. Those two were the foundation for my graphics knowledge when I was learning.

[dbetteridge]

I actually have that one on my shelf already, just finding the time to delve into it!