Patterns of the Universe
A Coloring Adventure in Math and Beauty
Alex Bellos author Edmund Harriss author
Format:Paperback
Publisher:The Experiment LLC
Published:1st Dec '15
Should be back in stock very soon
This engaging coloring book blends math and art, offering 78 designs that explore patterns in the universe, inviting creativity and discovery.
In Patterns of the Universe, readers are invited to explore the intriguing intersection of mathematics and art through a unique collection of 78 coloring designs and games. This engaging book, crafted by bestselling math writer Alex Bellos and renowned illustrator Edmund Harriss, offers a delightful journey into concepts such as symmetry, fractals, tessellations, and randomness. Each illustration serves as a canvas for creativity, allowing colorists to immerse themselves in the beauty of mathematical patterns while discovering the underlying logic that governs them.
The book features 65 meticulously designed math-inspired illustrations, ranging from the ancient Sri Yantra mandala to mesmerizing Penrose tiles. As readers color these intricate designs, they not only express their artistic flair but also gain a deeper appreciation for the mathematical principles that shape our universe. The friendly explanations accompanying each illustration enhance the experience, making complex ideas accessible and enjoyable for everyone, even those who might be intimidated by numbers.
Additionally, Patterns of the Universe includes 13 bonus activities that encourage readers to create their own unique designs, further blending the realms of art and mathematics. This book is more than just a coloring book; it is a meditative exploration of the patterns that surround us, inviting colorists of all ages to engage with the beauty and wonder of the mathematical world.
"2016 Academics’ Choice Smart Book Award Winner
One of Amazon’s Best Books of the Month in Crafts, Hobbies & Home
"Illustrations designed to introduce doodlers to a range of challenging mathematical principles." -- Science
"Flipping through this new coloring book is a mesmerizing journey. From perfect hexagonal tilings to luscious sine waves to nautilus shell spirals, every line illustration by mathematical artist Edmund Harriss (and a handful of others) brings a hypnotic sense of harmony." -- Science Friday
"Enough coloring inside the lines—it’s time to start coloring inside the cosines." -- WIRED
"Think coloring books are just for little kids? Think again." -- Boys’ Life
"An intricate, geeky coloring book for adults." -- Independent on Sunday
"A beautiful math coloring book offering young and old alike the joy of patterns that are pleasing and rigorous, regular and creative, all at the same time." -- Cédric Villani, Fields medalist and author of Birth of a Theorem
"A math coloring book for kids and adults . . . Irresistible!" -- Steven Strogatz, author of The Joy of x
"I wouldn’t have expected anything less from math adventurer Bellos and mathematical artist and tiling fan Harriss, whose personalities both come through in the book—from the beautiful illustrations to the playful style. . . . The range of types of math on display is super. . . . A beautiful object." -- Aperiodical blog
"This is big fun. . . . Just looking at these pages is a treat—they have a life all their own, even before color is applied. . . . A coloring book with a sharp new angle." -- The Papercraft Post blog
"Adds a bit of braininess to the relatively simple act of coloring while keeping the stress-relieving benefits." -- Adult Coloring 101
ISBN: 9781615193233
Dimensions: 218mm x 216mm x 15mm
Weight: 364g
144 pages