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Coffin, Stewart T.

 
9780192861337: The Puzzling World of Polyhedral Dissections
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ISBN 10: 0192861336 ISBN 13: 9780192861337
Casa editrice: Oxford Univ Pr, 1991

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For many years Stewart Coffin has been inventing and building solid geometrical puzzles. His craftsmanship and originality of design have won him a devoted following among puzzle enthusiasts and collectors the world over. In this unique book, Stewart provides an enjoyable and educational guide to the history, geometry, and practical construction of three-dimensional puzzles. The Puzzling World of Polyhedral Dissections includes full coverage of the many different types of interlocking assembly puzzles, from burrs, Tangrams, and polyominoes to those using such polyhedra as the rhombic dodecahedron and truncated octahedron. Coffin also describes numerous puzzles designed by himself and other inventors, many never before published. The volume is illustrated with over 200 line drawings and photographs to help enthusiasts build their own versions of these challenging and fascinating interlocking solids. Many unsolved problems are considered that will challenge mathematicians, computer buffs, and puzzle fanatics for years to come.

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About the Author:
Stewart T. Coffin is also the author of Puzzle Craft.

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Editore
Oxford Univ Pr
Data di pubblicazione
1991
Lingua
Inglese
ISBN 10 
0192861336
ISBN 13 
9780192861337
Rilegatura
Copertina flessibile
Numero di pagine
203
Contatto del produttore
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