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The Mathemagician and Pied Puzzler 1st Edition

by Elwyn R. Berlekamp (Editor), Tom Rodgers (Editor)
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This volume comprises an imaginative collection of pieces created in tribute to Martin Gardner. Perhaps best known for writing Scientific American's "Mathematical Games" column for years, Gardner used his personal exuberance and fascination with puzzles and magic to entice a wide range of readers into a world of mathematical discovery. This tribute therefore contains pieces as widely varied as Gardner's own interests, ranging from limericks to lengthy treatises, from mathematical journal articles to personal stories. This book makes a charming and unusual addition to any personal library. Selected papers: - The Odyssey of the Figure Eight Puzzle by Stewart Coffin - Block-Packing Jambalaya by Bill Cutler - O'Beirne's Hexiamond by Richard K. Guy - Biblical Ladders by Donald E. Knuth - Three Limericks: On Space, Time and Speed by Tim Rowett.
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  1. ISBN-10
    156881075X
  2. ISBN-13
    978-1568810751
  3. Edition
    1st
  4. Publication date
    March 8, 1999
  5. Language
    English
  6. Dimensions
    5.5 x 0.82 x 8.5 inches
  7. Print length
    276 pages
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Even well-known puzzles retain their power, as was made clear again and again last month at the seventh "Gathering for Gardner." These conferences of mathematicians, puzzlers, game-players and magicians at the Ritz-Carlton here began as personal tributes to Martin Gardner, Scientific American's legendary Mathematical Games columnist, and now take place without the master's presence (he is 91). During four days of talks and tricks, the oldest puzzles mixed freely with the newest.
-- Edward Rothstein, TheNew York Times , April 2006

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Berlekamp \, Elwyn R.; Rodgers \, Tom

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ AK Peters/CRC; 1st edition (March 8, 1999)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 276 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 156881075X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1568810751
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.35 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.82 x 8.5 inches
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  • Gubertini Giampaolo
    4.0 out of 5 stars Gubertini review
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    A interesting book: I appreciated above all the classification of puzzles of J.Dagelty & E.Hordern. I should like better that more contributions would have had a bibliography like the Diophantine Recreations of David Singmaster.
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  • Cliff Walker
    5.0 out of 5 stars Everybody Should Give This To Their Favoritre Kid-Friend
    Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2007
    The puzzles of Gardiner (and others) took the edge off the pain of loneliness that is the inevitable result of being an extremely literate but physically uncoordinated kid. As I began to integrate with the "normal" kids, I discovered that my love for these puzzles was not unique; what was different about me was merely the respective age at which we became able to appreciate them (read: "to actually solve a few of them").

    Here is my puzzle for you: This book is (at this writing) available as a PDF download from the publisher. And it's free! You should be able to find it without much difficulty (if the offer is still good when you read this). The only clue I will give you is "the numeral one followed by a hundred zeros, misspelled."
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