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Fractal Music, Hypercards and More--: Mathematical Recreations from Scientific American Magazine Hardcover – January 1, 1991

by Martin Gardner (Author)
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  1. Print length
    327 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    W.H.Freeman & Co Ltd
  4. Publication date
    January 1, 1991
  5. Dimensions
    1.3 x 6.4 x 9.5 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0716721880
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0716721888
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ W.H.Freeman & Co Ltd (January 1, 1991)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 327 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0716721880
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0716721888
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.53 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 1.3 x 6.4 x 9.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Martin Gardner

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For 25 of his 95 years, Martin Gardner wrote 'Mathematical Games and Recreations', a monthly column for Scientific American magazine. These columns have inspired hundreds of thousands of readers to delve more deeply into the large world of mathematics. He has also made significant contributions to magic, philosophy, debunking pseudoscience, and children's literature. He has produced more than 60 books, including many best sellers, most of which are still in print. His Annotated Alice has sold more than a million copies. He continues to write a regular column for the Skeptical Inquirer magazine.

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Martin Garner is a genius, no doubt. However, he left no contact information for readers to report math errors.
On page 156, Figure 68, I hold the proof that 10 circles can be packed to a 3.81 density. In a clever disclaimer, at least Martin admits on the same page, that proofs exist for 1-9, but not 10. Martin, if you want my solution for 10 circles, circlepacker.afm@OrdinaryAmerican.net is my contact info.
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