I wouldn't reccomend Strang's "Introduction to Linear Algebra" textbook to a beginner. Strang has a very odd, dense way of writing, often with references to material that has yet to be introduced. I think this is a consequence of it's intended use as an aid to his lectures, and can't really stand on its own. The goodreads reviews on the textbook seems to share my opinion: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/179700.Introduction_to_L...
I think it's great for an intermediate student, or someone who's also watching Strang's lectures.
I agree, but would recommend his video series to beginners. The books themselves are less important than the exercises in the book, which unfortunately sort of demand that you have the book because they refer back to them. But the package of (exercises, video lectures, book), in descending order of importance maybe, I think is a worthy recommendation. Ultimately, the book is the only part of that you actually have to "acquire", so it might be ok that it doesn't stand on its own.
I think it's great for an intermediate student, or someone who's also watching Strang's lectures.