Ruler & Compass by Andrew Sutton

Ruler & Compass by Andrew Sutton

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Ruler & Compass by Andrew Sutton

How do you draw a heptagon? What about a heptakaidecagon? How do you fit circles perfectly into triangles? And around them? If the computer is down - could you do it with ruler and compass? In this unique pocket book, Andrew Sutton guides you through the once treasured principles of ruler and compass constructions, used for centuries by architects, carpenters, stonemasons and master craftsmen.
Designed to last until the lights go out, this is a timeless book. WODEN BOKS USA. Small books, BIG ideas. Tiny but packed with information. Stunning NEW YORK TIMES. Fascinating FINANCIAL TIMES. Beautiful LONDON REVIEW OF BOKS. Rich and Artful THE LANCET. Genuinely mind-expanding FORTEAN TIMES. Excellent NEW SCIENTIST.

How do you draw a heptagon? What about a heptakaidecagon? How do you fit circles perfectly into triangles? And around them? If the computer is down - could you do it with ruler and compass? In this unique pocket book, Andrew Sutton guides you through the once treasured principles of ruler and compass constructions, used for centuries by architects, carpenters, stonemasons and master craftsmen.
Designed to last until the lights go out, this is a timeless book. WODEN BOKS USA. Small books, BIG ideas. Tiny but packed with information. Stunning NEW YORK TIMES. Fascinating FINANCIAL TIMES. Beautiful LONDON REVIEW OF BOKS. Rich and Artful THE LANCET. Genuinely mind-expanding FORTEAN TIMES. Excellent NEW SCIENTIST.

Sutton, Andrew: - Andrew Sutton is a high school mathematics teacher based in the UK. He has taught in London and New York and has a special interest in mathematics in art.
SKU Non disponible
ISBN 13 9781952178092
ISBN 10 1952178096
Titre Ruler & Compass
Auteur Andrew Sutton
Série Wooden Books North America Editions
État Non disponible
Type de reliure Paperback
Éditeur Wooden Books
Année de publication 2022-03-15
Nombre de pages 64
Note de couverture La photo du livre est présentée à titre d'illustration uniquement. La reliure, la couverture ou l'édition réelle peuvent varier.
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