Patterns of the Universe: A Coloring Adventure in Math and Beauty by Alex Bellos

An ingenious coloring book that reveals math’s hidden beauty―and contemplative power―as never before Publisher’s note: Patterns of the Universe was previously published under the title Snowflake, Seashell, Star. Contemplate the Patterns of the Universe as you color! Math is at the heart of many natural wonders and has an abstract beauty all its own―in the silhouette of a snowflake, the spiral seeds of a sunflower, and the symmetry of the Sri Yantra mandala. From the 4-D hypercube that casts a starlike shadow, to the infinite pattern of Penrose tiles that never perfectly repeats, these 57 exquisite designs reveal their secrets as you fill them with color. Art becomes an act of discovery―no math knowledge is required! In the bonus Creating section, as you join dots, flip coins, and follow other simple steps, 12 surprising images will emerge before your eyes. This is an adventure for all ages―and a treasure for artists in Numberland! 69 B&W illustrations to color Read more

From the Publisher Go on a coloring adventure in math and beauty . . . Color the Patterns of Our World From the silhouette of a snowflake to the spiral seeds of a sunflower—math is at the heart of many natural wonders. Discover them all as you go! An Adventure for All Ages You don't have to be a math whiz to appreciate Patterns of the Universe. Although you'll discover complex patterns like the 4-D hypercube and infinite Penrose tiles, have no fear—this is an adventure for all ages. The Perfect Anti-Stress Coloring Book When times are tough, take a few minutes out of your hectic schedule to reset and refresh with Patterns of the Universe. Turn stress into creative accomplishments with every page! The Language Lover’s Puzzle Book Puzzle Me Twice Can You Solve My Problems? Perilous Problems for Puzzle Lovers Visions of the Universe Add to Cart Add to Cart Add to Cart Add to Cart Add to Cart Customer Reviews 111 36 143 53 121 Price $16 84 $13 00 $14 67 $16 95 $11 49 More from Alex Bellos A World Tour of Languages and Alphabets in 100 Amazing Puzzles 70 Simple Puzzles (Almost) Everyone Gets Wrong Ingenious, Perplexing, and Totally Satisfying Math and Logic Puzzles Math, Logic & Word Puzzles to Challenge Your Brain A Coloring Journey Through Math’s Great Mysteries