Models of the regular and semi-regular polyhedral solids have fascinated people for centuries. The Greeks knew the simplest of them. Since then the range of figures has grown; 75 are known today and are called, more generally, 'uniform' polyhedra. The author describes simply and carefully how to make models of all the known uniform polyhedra and some of the stellated forms. Fully illustrated with drawings and photographs, this is the first practical guide to making these intricate and beautiful solids.
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'The general effect of this book is to create a desire in the reader to become involved with these gracefully symmetrical figures; it is very pleasant reading indeed.' Science
'The photographs and descriptions, together with a foreword by H. S. M. Coxeter, a bibliography, and a list of the models, have been fashioned into a beautiful book.' Choice
'This book should provide hours of enjoyment to all those who appreciate the regular, uniform and stellated polyhedra.' Institute of Physics
' ... a splendid sequel to Cundy and Rollett's Mathematical models: more lavishly produced, with a photograph of each of the 119 models described ...' Mathematical Gazette
'The photographs and descriptions, together with a foreword by H. S. M. Coxeter, a bibliography, and a list of the models, have been fashioned into a beautiful book.' Choice
'This book should provide hours of enjoyment to all those who appreciate the regular, uniform and stellated polyhedra.' Institute of Physics
' ... a splendid sequel to Cundy and Rollett's Mathematical models: more lavishly produced, with a photograph of each of the 119 models described ...' Mathematical Gazette
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Easy-to-follow descriptions of how all the known regular polyhedra and some of the stellated polyhedra may be constructed, carefully illustrated with drawings and photographs.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
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The definitive guide to uniform polyhedra,
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This review is from: Polyhedron Models (Paperback)
This book contains a detailed description of how to make (paper) models of each of the 75 uniform polyhedra, as well as some stellated polyhedra. Wenninger's descriptive and precise writing style is invaluable--his advice on construction methods and techniques are right on the mark. In nearly all cases, he provides sufficient data to allow the reader to draw his/her own templates, but especially in the most complex polyhedra the facial plane data is lacking, most likely because it is too lengthy to include. I would like to have seen more math in this text, and larger photographs. Otherwise, this is a must-have book for anyone interested in polyhedra.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
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The most definitive modern work of polyhedra I've seen,
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This review is from: Polyhedron Models (Paperback)
I have been fascinated with these structures since my disciovery of this book in 1980. Magnus is a fine builder of models and a competent teacher. The explanations for building each model are concise. I also compliment the photographer. As one begins to understand the underlying principles of these solids, a vast array of options present themselves as topics of further study.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
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Let patience (and beautiful models) be your reward-,
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This review is from: Polyhedron Models (Paperback)
Since I discovered this book, I've easily spent hundreds of
hours building these wonderful polyhedra. With a good
general guide to model building and clear instructions,
patterns and pictures of the completed model -- the book
provides the raw material for a great hobby. The completed
models are a continuing fascination, the relations between
polyhedra and their symmetry can really only be appreciated
when you have the models in your hands. While I loved
building some of the over 120 models, it requires patience,
a steady hand and practice.
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If you are being introduced to this topic for the first time, your first question might well be 'What is a polyhedron?' Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
trihedral dimples, final stellation, enantiomorphous arrangement, dihedral grooves, second stellation, stellation pattern, pentahedral dimples, spiked wedge, uniform polyhedra, stellation process, stellated forms, ditrigonal icosidodecahedron, great icosahedron, third stellation, great stellated dodecahedron, small stellated dodecahedron, stellated octahedron, faceted stars, ten tetrahedra, great dodecahedron, facial planes, polyhedral vertices, twelve pentagrams, icosahedral arrangement, tongue tabs Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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trihedral dimples, final stellation, enantiomorphous arrangement, dihedral grooves, second stellation, stellation pattern, pentahedral dimples, spiked wedge, uniform polyhedra, stellation process, stellated forms, ditrigonal icosidodecahedron, great icosahedron, third stellation, great stellated dodecahedron, small stellated dodecahedron, stellated octahedron, faceted stars, ten tetrahedra, great dodecahedron, facial planes, polyhedral vertices, twelve pentagrams, icosahedral arrangement, tongue tabs Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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