Chris Kang thinks this is interesting: col2 = [row[1] for row in M] From 4. Introducing Python Object Types from Learning Python, 5th Edition by Mark Lutz Publisher: O'Reilly Media, Inc. Released: June 2013 Note row[1] is the 2nd item in "row". "row" is each item in M. In this example, M is a list of a list. So, row is each individual list. Share this highlight http://learning.oreilly.com/a/learning-python-5th/19657629/ Twitter Facebook Google Plus Email Get Instant Access Now Start a Free Trial Have an account? Sign in. Minimise Unlock the rest of Learning Python, 5th Edition and 30,000 other books and videos By clicking this box, you confirm that you have read and agree to the terms and conditions of our Membership Agreement, and you understand that when your trial period ends, you will be required to provide billing information if you wish to continue using the service. Unlock the rest of this book Start a Free 10-Day Trial loading Learn about Safari for Business Have an account? Sign in.