Ruler and Compass: Practical Geometric Constructions - Softcover

Sutton, Andrew

 
9781904263661: Ruler and Compass: Practical Geometric Constructions

Synopsis

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 little 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. WOODEN BOOKS are small but packed with information. "Fascinating" FINANCIAL TIMES. "Beautiful" LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS. "Rich and Artful" THE LANCET. "Genuinely mind-expanding" FORTEAN TIMES. "Excellent" NEW SCIENTIST. "Stunning" NEW YORK TIMES. Small books, big ideas.

"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.

About the Author

Daud Sutton is one of the world's most highly skilled generators of Islamic patterns, with commissions from publishers and royal households around the globe.

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Other Popular Editions of the Same Title

9780802717764: Ruler & Compass: Practical Geometric Constructions: 34 (Wooden Books)

Featured Edition

ISBN 10:  0802717764 ISBN 13:  9780802717764
Publisher: Bloomsbury USA, 2009
Hardcover