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Spherical Models (Dover Books on Mathematics) Paperback – May 16, 2012

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Well known through the work of Buckminster Fuller, models of spherical polyhedral excite the imaginations not only of mathematicians, architects and engineers but also of artists and designers. This book, concerned with polyhedrons, sphere tilings, and dome structures, offers a well-illustrated, practical approach to creating a host of beautiful and interesting models, including starfaced spherical forms that can serve as basic structures for geodesic domes.
Employing only the most elementary mathematical principles, the text initially provides complete instructions for making spherical models from five regular solids, using only circular bands of paper, a ruler and a compass. Also discussed is tessellation, or tiling, on a sphere and how to make spherical models of all the semiregular solids. The volume concludes with a discussion of the relationship of polyhedral to geodesic domes and directions for building models of the domes.
Abundantly illustrated with photographs, drawings, and computer graphics of attractive geometrical models, this volume will appeal to a wide range of readers—from students and teachers of mathematics, art, design, architecture and engineering, to recreational mathematics enthusiasts and builders of geodesic domes.

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Series: Dover Books on Mathematics
Paperback: 180 pages
Publisher: Dover Publications (June 13, 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 048640921X
ISBN-13: 978-0486409214
Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 0.4 x 10.9 inches
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Customer Reviews: 7 customer reviews
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Mrs. Kim T. Chen

Great reference book

Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2019

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Great reference book. As an artist it is my go-to reference book for spherical design.

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Zuriel R Lund

... around making spherical models out of paper or some like product. If you are looking for information about ...

Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2015

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This book is centered around making spherical models out of paper or some like product. If you are looking for information about solid modeling or different mediums, then this book might not be for you. It does have useful information contained in it though.

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TSD

Good, fun geometry book. Great seller.

Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2016

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Great Book for anyone interested in polyhedra, geometry, etc. The geometry used to develpo The models is concise and easy to follow. Seller: This was a used book at a great price and was received in mint condition. Ir you have similar deals, let me know.

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Joe Barziza

Almost perfect

Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2009

Format: HardcoverVerified Purchase

The book arrived in almost pristine condition, but there was one annoying problem with it. Two of the pages were stuck together, and I ended up tearing one of the pages getting them unstuck. The book is usable, and I'm enjoying it. I just wish that I hadn't had to tear a page in it to use it.

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ANDREW L HAMM

Super Models

Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2001

Format: Paperback

I needed some answers in a hurry to a lot of questions I had on spherical approximations, and this book came through. So I don't have any complaints.
This is indeed a book on models. The organization is set up more to teach you or give you and understanding of spherical polyhedra by building models. So it is a little difficult to get answers to specific questions without actually working through building various types of models. There are some areas where I would have thought some trigonometry would have been worked out, rather than just giving the answers to lengths and angles. There are other areas where some discussion on the basic polyhedra could have been presented, rather than assuming the reader/modeller understood these from the start.
I will say the book is a little dated. I have made my constructions with heavy use of a 3-D CAD program. A lot of time will be saved from manually drawing out the needed shapes.
But if you are willing to work through the book, I am sure you will come away from it as a master.

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Douglas E. Graham

For us old folks, this is a good exercise.

Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2014

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For those who enjoy exercising their minds, gaining a greater appreciation of math and nature and building cool models. This is a great book.

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D. M. Slater

Delivers the info

Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2006

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First, I am not a math whiz. But I expect my more gifted friends, with whom I plan to share (we are building a collective library) will be able to plunge into the more difficult bits with glee. I comprehend the concepts, and this is a good book in it's own right, and if you are interested in geodesic domes or sacred geometry, you might also find it helpful. I am very satisfied.

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HoCheeZen

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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 8, 2013

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All you ever need on the subject: covers everything in full and exhaustive detail. Additional colour images would assist. Impressive

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Kaminski

Ausführlich und Hilfreich für Modellbauer

Reviewed in Germany on March 18, 2013

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Ich baute aus Spaß solche Modelle in Vergangenheit. Es bedeutete stets längere Einarbeitung und umständliche Rechnerei. In dem besagten Buch befinden sich sachliche geometrische Beschreibungen die das Bauen solcher Modelle vereinfachen. Ein guter Kauf...

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