New York: Touchstone/Simon and Schuster, 1992. First edition, later printing. Squared-off quarto. 192 pp. Illustrated throughout in color. A fascinating book you will look at again and again. Incredible illustrations. New.

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Title

Fractals: The Patterns of Chaos A New Aesthetic of Art, Science, and Nature

Publisher

Touchstone Books/Simon and Schuster, New York

Publication Date

1992

Language

English

ISBN 10

0671742175

ISBN 13

9780671742171

Binding

Trade Paperback

Edition

Reprint

Condition

New

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Synopsis

Describes how fractals were discovered, explains their unique properties, and discusses the mathematical foundation of fractals.

About the Author

John Briggs is a science writer with a Ph.D. in Aesthetics and Psychology. His work has appeared in Omni, and he is the author of Fire in the Crucible and coauthor of Turbulent Mirror. He is currently at wok on his next book, The Universe as a Work of Art.

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