The Fifty-nine Icosahedra by HSM Coxeter (PDF)

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H S M Coxeter, P Du Val, H.Flather Kate and David Crennell produced a third edition for Tarquin some years ago. The plans and illustrations of all 59 of the stellations of the icosahedron were redrawn and there was a new introduction by Professor Coxeter. This edition has now been revised and updated and now includes colour plates for the first time. Many readers will wish to use the plates and descriptions included in The Fifty-nine Icosahedra to draw and make paper models of some or all of the stellations of the icosahedron and in so doing, gain a greater understanding of the stellation process. For a thorough understanding of the process of stellation and for splendid examples of beautiful polyhedra, this book will be a valuable addition to any mathematics library.

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Editorial Reviews: Review “We mathematicians know how beautiful our subject is, but are often frustrated when we try to explain this to the man-in-the-street. But here at least is one place where we can simply say, ‘Look!’” — Richard Guy, from the Preface of the Third Edition

Reviews from Amazon users which were colected at the time this book was published on the website:

⭐This is NOT a children’s book. It is written by a mathematician for people interested in mathematics, geometry and the complexities and mathematical beauty of polyhedra.

⭐Pour amateurs de géométrie et de constructions en 3D.Et bien sûr, avec aussi la réflexion qui amène au résultat.

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