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The discussion centers on the book "Complex Analysis" by Lars V. Ahlfors, which is recognized as a foundational text in the theory of analytic functions of one complex variable. Participants express varying opinions on Ahlfors, with some preferring alternatives like Cartan's text, which is noted for its higher mathematical maturity requirements and a significant price difference of $120. Others favor Lang's book, priced at $25, which is suitable for undergraduate courses and part of the "Graduate Text in Mathematics" series. Reviews on Amazon provide additional insights into the reception of these texts.

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  • Knowledge of point set topology theorems
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Complex analysis : an introduction to the theory of analytic functions of one complex variable / [by] Lars V. Ahlfors.

How do people find it?
 
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Have you checked out amazon's reviews?

https://www.amazon.com/review/product/0070006571/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?_encoding=UTF8&showViewpoints=1&tag=pfamazon01-20

I personally prefer the book by Cartan. Not to mention the 120$ difference in price!
 
But be warned that Cartan requires a bit more mathematical maturity (for instance, he talks a lot in the language of abstract algebra and makes references to theorems of point set topology).

Another text I prefer to Ahlfors is Lang's (25$):

https://www.amazon.com/dp/3540780599/?tag=pfamazon01-20

The series is "Graduate Text in Mathematics" but Part I of the book is what's covered by an undergrad course.
 

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