Hexaflexagons and other mathematical diversions. The first Scientific American book of mathematical puzzles and games
Chicago and London: University of Chicago Press, [1988]. First edition thus, with a new afterword and extensive new bibliography, 8vo, pp. ix, [1], 200, [4]; pictorial paper wrappers, a touch sunned, gutter split in one place but sound, very good. Inscribed by Gardner to Tom Rodgers. Gardner was a prolific and popular mathematician, magician, and skeptic. Over his life he gathered around him an active community of like-minded puzzle makers, and was the focus of an occasional celebration called the Gathering for Gardner, which Tom Rodgers organized. Item #60987
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