Hay guys!
Im looking to buy some books in order to help me develop the knowledge and skill necesary to do orchestration, composition and symphonies and so on.
Pretty much anything that can help me organize myself into an approach that lets me develop the music i make into something really finished.
Idioms, motivic development, counterpoints and what not.

I am also interested in learning basic notation. Im not sure if its possible to do it properly the book-way but somehow im sure you can learn anything on your own, to be selftaught, without having to spend money and time on classes. After all, thats how i became a 3d artist in the first place.

Any of you guys know of any particular books that i can learn from?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers!