Comparing Intro to Linear Algebra Books

[theoristo]

Can you recommend one these book as a first andd concise introduction to linear algebra ,which is better?:
Linear Algebra (Dover Books on Mathematics) Georgi E. Shilov https://www.amazon.com/dp/048663518X/?tag=pfamazon01-20
Linear Algebra: A Modern Introduction David Poole https://www.amazon.com/dp/0538735457/?tag=pfamazon01-20
Linear Algebra Stephen H. Friedberg https://www.amazon.com/dp/0130084514/?tag=pfamazon01-20
Linear Algebra Done Right Sheldon Axler https://www.amazon.com/dp/0387982582/?tag=pfamazon01-20
Lectures on Linear Algebra (Dover Books on Mathematics) Gelfand https://www.amazon.com/dp/0486660826/?tag=pfamazon01-20
Introduction to Linear Algebra by Marvin Marcus https://www.amazon.com/dp/0486656950/?tag=pfamazon01-20
Linear and Geometric Algebra by Alan Macdonald https://www.amazon.com/dp/1453854932/?tag=pfamazon01-20
Any other?(I'm a solid yet concise introduction).thanks.

 

[dustbin]

I am not familiar with Poole, Murcus, or Macdonald, but I would not consider any of the other ones good introductory texts. As an introductory text, I would consider Strang's Linear Algebra and its Applications. You can get the first edition for under $5 easily. There is a full MIT ocw course taught by Strang online.

Additionally:
I know some people that like Lay's book. Others like Lang's Introduction to Linear Algebra. I personally like Apostol's chapters on linear algebra from his Calculus Vol 1-2. He has a stand-alone book, but it is pricey.

 

[theoristo]

There's a legally free online book: Linear Algebra Jim Hefferon https://www.amazon.com/dp/0982406215/?tag=pfamazon01-20
I got it here:http://www.mathishtoenglish.com/the-best-free-math-textbooks ,how does it compare ?

 

[dustbin]

I have heard it is pretty good, but I have not read any of it. It looks like it would be sufficient.

 

[theoristo]

Thanks !