Polyhedron Models

he author describes simply and carefully how to make models of all the known uniform polyhedra and some of the stellated forms.

Magnus J. Wenninger (Author)

9780521098595, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 26 April 1974

228 pages
25.4 x 18.5 x 1.6 cm, 0.46 kg

' … a splendid sequel to Cundy and Rollett's Mathematical models: more lavishly produced, with a photograph of each of the 119 models described …' Mathematical Gazette

Models of the regular and semi-regular polyhedral solids have fascinated people for centuries. The Greeks knew the simplest of them. Since then the range of figures has grown; 75 are known today and are called, more generally, 'uniform' polyhedra. The author describes simply and carefully how to make models of all the known uniform polyhedra and some of the stellated forms. Fully illustrated with drawings and photographs, this is the first practical guide to making these intricate and beautiful solids.

Preface to 1978 reprint
Preface
Foreword
Introduction
mathematical classification
1. The convex uniform polyhedra: the platonic and archimedean solids
2. Some stellations and compounds
3. Non-convex uniform polyhedra
Epilogue
References
List of models.

Subject Areas: Mathematics [PB]