Mathemagician and pied puzzler: Tribute to Martin Gardner

Elwyn R. Berlekamp, Tom Rodgers9781568810751, 156881075X

This volume comprises an imaginative collection of pieces created in tribute to Martin Gardner. Perhaps best known for writing Scientific American’s “Mathematical Games” column for years, Gardner uses his personal exuberance and fascination with puzzles and magic to entice a wide range of readers into a world of mathematical discovery. This tribute volume therefore contains pieces as widely varied as Gardner’s own interests, ranging from limericks to lengthy treatises, from mathematical journal articles to personal stories.