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About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherWooden Books
ISBN-101952178096
ISBN-139781952178092
eBay Product ID (ePID)15050395005
Product Key Features
Number of Pages64 Pages
Publication NameRuler and Compass : Practical Geometric Constructions
LanguageEnglish
SubjectDesign & Construction, Measurement, Graphic Arts / Illustration
Publication Year2022
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaMathematics, Design, House & Home
AuthorAndrew Sutton
SeriesWooden Books North America Editions Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.3 in
Item Weight3.5 Oz
Item Length6.4 in
Item Width5.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
IllustratedYes
SynopsisHow 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., 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.