Visual Linear Algebra is a new kind of textbook—a blend of interactive computer tutorials and traditional text. The computer tutorials provide a lively learning environment in which students are introduced to concepts and methods and where they develop their intuition. The traditional sections provide the backbone whose core is the development of theory and where students’ understanding is solidified. Although the design of Visual Linear Algebra is novel, the goals for the book are quite traditional. Foremost among these is to provide a rich set of materials that help students achieve a thorough understanding of the core topics of linear algebra and genuine competence in using them.