Hugh Gray Illustrator (7 results)

Original Cloth. Condition: Good+. No Dust Jacket. First Edition. Some browning & soiling to text block edges. Browning to title page. Front & back endpapers somewhat browned & slightly foxed. Previous owner's name on front free endpaper. Spine, covers & corners slightly worn. Spine faded.; With illustrations. Some browning & soiling to text block edges. Browning to title page. Front & back endpapers somewhat browned & slightly foxed. Previous owner's name on front free endpaper. Spine, covers & corners slightly worn. Spine faded.; 19.3 x 13.3 x 1.5 cms; 229 pages; Lilian R. Lieber (1886â"1986) was a Russian-born American mathematician, writer, and educator known for her engaging and accessible explanations of advanced mathematical concepts. She earned her PhD in mathematics from Clark University and later became the head of the mathematics department at Long Island University. Through her books, often illustrated by her husband Hugh Lieber, she aimed to make abstract mathematical ideasâ"such as Einsteinâs relativity, topology, and higher-dimensional geometryâ"understandable to a general audience. Her works, written in a unique free-verse style, often explored the philosophical and ethical implications of mathematics, emphasizing creativity, freedom, and human progress. Hugh Lieber (1888â"1961) was an artist, illustrator, and art professor, best known for his collaborations with his wife, Lilian Lieber. A skilled draftsman, he provided whimsical, expressive illustrations that complemented Lilianâs mathematical writings, helping to visualise complex concepts in an engaging and accessible manner. He taught at Long Island University and had a background in fine arts, bringing a playful and humanistic touch to mathematical ideas. His drawings added a unique charm to Lilianâs books, reinforcing their mission of making mathematics both enjoyable and meaningful.…

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 324 pages. 8.00x5.00x1.00 inches. In Stock. Lieber, Hugh Gray (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 359 pages. 8.00x5.00x0.75 inches. In Stock. Lieber, Hugh Gray (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. reprint edition. 229 pages. 7.75x5.00x0.50 inches. In Stock. Lieber, Hugh Gray (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title. Lieber, Hugh Gray (illustrator).

paperback. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title. Lieber, Hugh Gray (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Publisher: Farrar & Rinehart, New York, 1945. NEAR FINE hardcover book in VERY GOOD mylar-protected dust-jacket. (Part One of this book was first published in 1936; this book is the first edition to include both Parts I and the new Part II.) Previous owner names on FFEP. Not remainder marked. Not price-clipped ($3.00). Not a book club edition. Not an ex-library copy. First Edition, First Printing.…