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The Mathematical Magpie Paperback – April 4, 1997

by Clifton Fadiman (Author)
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 11 ratings
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The companion volume to Fantasia Mathematica, first published in 1962, this second anthology of mathematical writings is even more varied than the first and contains stories, cartoons, essays, rhymes, music, anecdotes, aphorisms, and other oddments. Authors include Arthur C. Clarke, Isaac Asimov, Mark Twain, Lewis Carroll, and many other renowned figures. Like its predecessor, this wide-ranging collection will prove to be fascinating and entertaining reading for anyone with an interest in mathematics.
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  1. Print length
    303 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Copernicus
  4. Publication date
    April 4, 1997
  5. Dimensions
    6.5 x 1 x 9.5 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    038794950X
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0387949505
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Clifton Fadiman's prolific career as an essayist, critic, anthologist, and radio show host has spanned the last five decades. His books include The Lifetime Reading Plan and a collection of essays, Party of One. He served for many years on the board of editors of the Book-of-the-Month Club.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Copernicus; 2nd edition (April 4, 1997)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 303 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 038794950X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0387949505
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.1 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.5 x 1 x 9.5 inches
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Bill Smythe
4.0 out of 5 stars A great sequel
Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2000
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This anthology might as well be titled Fantasia Mathematica, Volume 2. When Volume 1 first appeared in 1958, readers couldn't get enough, so this work followed in 1962, and is now back in print. I first read Volume 1 as a teenager, so the current title doesn't carry for me the nostalgia of the original, but there's still lots of good stuff. This time, the best section appears first, A Set of Imaginaries, to get the reader hooked. Two of the better stories are The Appendix And The Spectacles, and Coconuts. As with the original, you don't have to be mathematically inclined, but it helps -- or does it hurt?
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Forney
4.0 out of 5 stars Why, why, why
Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2008
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This looks like a good book. I heard about it from my math teacher and read the sample online. My question is, why would anyone want to pay over $50 for a copy of the same book they can get for $14? Are the pages made of gold? I recommend the book to anyone who wants a lighthearted look at numbers.
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adsmlt39
2.0 out of 5 stars You won't learn much here.
Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2017
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Not what I expected. Fadiman was talented in his way but these are stories about certain mathematicians and problems. Very shallow.
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