Hi Jack, 

The magazine is just finishing production: Issue 2 of 3D Artist (http://www.3Dartistonline.com) It should be out in about 3 weeks in the UK - I don't know about the US markets.

Historically, a plug-in was needed. However the new release of Maya (as previewed at SIGGRAPH) has significantly improved stereoscopic capabilities built in but requires using e-Dimension LCD shutter glasses for realtime on-screen proofing to catch trouble spots.

Mark