Ruler and Compass
Practical Geometric Constructions
Published on 22. October 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
64 pages
978-1-904263-66-1 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Powys
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 157 mm
Width: 126 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
95 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-904263-66-1 (9781904263661)
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Person
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.