A visual presentation of computer generated graphics based on dynamical systems theory (chaos theory), a branch of Mathematics. These astounding fractals are presented in high resolution color photographs accompanied by explanations of their origin and how they were created. The book includes a forward by Benoit Mandelbrot and articles by Gert Eilenberger, Herbert Franke as well as those by Peitgen and Richter. The articles include "The Discovery of the Mandelbrot Set" by Mandelbrot, "On Science, Technology and Art" by Eilenberger and Franke, "Scientific Background of the Pictures" by Peitgen and Richter, and a "Do It Yourself" section where the reader is encouraged and guided through the creation of several fractals. The text is provided in both German and English.
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Seller: Ed Buryn Books, Nevada City, CA, U.S.A.
Condition: Fine unmarked. Technical articles about computer graphics, illustrated. Text in English and German. Nice bright clean crisp copy. 8-1/4 x 11-3/4, 108 pp, references, b/w & color photos. Oversize Trade Paperback in color photo wraps. No edition stated, assumed 1st printing. Seller Inventory # 23347
Seller: medimops, Berlin, Germany
Condition: very good. Gut/Very good: Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit wenigen Gebrauchsspuren an Einband, Schutzumschlag oder Seiten. / Describes a book or dust jacket that does show some signs of wear on either the binding, dust jacket or pages. Seller Inventory # M0B0024CMVEA-V
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Seller: Untje.com, Roeselare, Belgium
Paperback. Condition: Good. 108 Seiten zahlreiche Illustrationen German. Seller Inventory # 10107251
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