The Symmetries of Things

This is a great book. I had some misgivings at first: I did not like some of the terminology and I found some of the language a little vague. However, having penetrated much further into its depths, I find it quite awe-inspiring. Its presentation is second to none; it is jam-packed with beautiful illustrations. Although it is very mathematical, there is plenty to delight the non-mathematical reader. I have not seen another maths book that treats symmetry in as much depth or does it so well as this – or even comes close. A marvellous achievement. I think it deserves two more stars, so here they are: * *.

I bought this book for my son for Christmas as he had requested it. He had already seen a copy and is very pleased with the content and the high quality of the content and the publication.It's fine if you like maths etc.!

Halfway through the book and finding the classification system quite interesting. Lots of good illustrations in the book as well.

This is the first review of a book I've ever posted on Amazon. I just want to say that if you're a non-mathematician this book may still have something to interest and intrigue you. I have taught it to math phobic non-math majors at the collegiate level, and it went over pretty well. If you're thinking it looks interesting but "too mathy" maybe you should take the plunge. There's plenty of math in there, but it's presented very gently. Or at least gently enough that a classroom full of people who have tried to avoid math all their lives found non-intimidating.

One of my new favorite books!