- Hardcover: 220 pages
- Publisher: Cambridge University Press (28 Feb 1971)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0521069173
- ISBN-13: 978-0521069175
- Product Dimensions: 26.2 x 20.3 x 1.8 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,588,135 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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'The general effect of this book is to create a desire in the reader to become involved with these gracefully symmetrical figures; it is very pleasant reading indeed.' Science
'The photographs and descriptions, together with a foreword by H. S. M. Coxeter, a bibliography, and a list of the models, have been fashioned into a beautiful book.' Choice
'This book should provide hours of enjoyment to all those who appreciate the regular, uniform and stellated polyhedra.' Institute of Physics
' … a splendid sequel to Cundy and Rollett's Mathematical models: more lavishly produced, with a photograph of each of the 119 models described …' Mathematical Gazette
'The photographs and descriptions, together with a foreword by H. S. M. Coxeter, a bibliography, and a list of the models, have been fashioned into a beautiful book.' Choice
'This book should provide hours of enjoyment to all those who appreciate the regular, uniform and stellated polyhedra.' Institute of Physics
' … a splendid sequel to Cundy and Rollett's Mathematical models: more lavishly produced, with a photograph of each of the 119 models described …' Mathematical Gazette
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Models of the regular and semi-regular polyhedral solids have fascinated people for centuries. The Greeks knew the simplest of them. Since then the range of figures has grown; 75 are known today and are called, more generally, 'uniform' polyhedra. The author describes simply and carefully how to make models of all the known uniform polyhedra and some of the stellated forms. Fully illustrated with drawings and photographs, this is the first practical guide to making these intricate and beautiful solids.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
The definitive guide to uniform polyhedra
13 Jun 2000
Format:Paperback
This book contains a detailed description of how to make (paper) models of each of the 75 uniform polyhedra, as well as some stellated polyhedra. Wenninger's descriptive and precise writing style is invaluable--his advice on construction methods and techniques are right on the mark. In nearly all cases, he provides sufficient data to allow the reader to draw his/her own templates, but especially in the most complex polyhedra the facial plane data is lacking, most likely because it is too lengthy to include. I would like to have seen more math in this text, and larger photographs. Otherwise, this is a must-have book for anyone interested in polyhedra.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
The most definitive modern work of polyhedra I've seen
3 July 1998
Format:Paperback
I have been fascinated with these structures since my disciovery of this book in 1980. Magnus is a fine builder of models and a competent teacher. The explanations for building each model are concise. I also compliment the photographer. As one begins to understand the underlying principles of these solids, a vast array of options present themselves as topics of further study.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Let patience (and beautiful models) be your reward-
18 Dec 1996
Format:Paperback
Since I discovered this book, I've easily spent hundreds of
hours building these wonderful polyhedra. With a good
general guide to model building and clear instructions,
patterns and pictures of the completed model -- the book
provides the raw material for a great hobby. The completed
models are a continuing fascination, the relations between
polyhedra and their symmetry can really only be appreciated
when you have the models in your hands. While I loved
building some of the over 120 models, it requires patience,
a steady hand and practice.
hours building these wonderful polyhedra. With a good
general guide to model building and clear instructions,
patterns and pictures of the completed model -- the book
provides the raw material for a great hobby. The completed
models are a continuing fascination, the relations between
polyhedra and their symmetry can really only be appreciated
when you have the models in your hands. While I loved
building some of the over 120 models, it requires patience,
a steady hand and practice.
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