"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. WOODEN BOOKS USA. Small books, BIG ideas. Tiny but packed with information. ""Stunning"" NEW YORK TIMES. ""Fascinating"" FINANCIAL TIMES. ""Beautiful"" LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS. ""Rich and Artful"" THE LANCET. ""Genuinely mind-expanding"" FORTEAN TIMES. ""Excellent"" NEW SCIENTIST."
By:
Andrew Sutton Imprint: Wooden Books Dimensions:
Height: 166mm,
Width: 138mm,
Spine: 8mm
Weight: 91g ISBN:9781952178092 ISBN 10: 1952178096 Series:Wooden Books North America Editions Pages: 64 Publication Date:15 March 2022 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
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.