The Dot and the Line: A Romance in Lower Mathematics

Juster, Norton

ISBN 10: 1587170663 / ISBN 13: 9781587170669

Published by Chronicle Books, 2000

About this Item

Once upon a time there was a sensible straight line who was hopelessly in love with a beautiful dot. But the dot, though perfect in every way, only had eyes for a wild and unkempt squiggle. Illustrated. Clever humour suitable for young and old readers.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Dot and the Line: A Romance in Lower Mathematics
• Publisher: Chronicle Books
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1587170663
• ISBN 13: 9781587170669
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: As New
• Dust Jacket Condition: As New
• Seller catalogs:
  • Children
  • Humour

About this title

Synopsis

Once upon a time there was a sensible straight line who was hopelessly in love with a beautiful dot. But the dot, though perfect in every way, only had eyes for a wild and unkempt squiggle. All of the line's romantic dreams were in vain, until he discovered . . . angles! Now, with newfound self-expression, he can be anything he wants to be--a square, a triangle, a parallelogram. . . . And that's just the beginning! First published in 1963 and made into an Academy Award-winning animated short film, here is a supremely witty love story with a twist that reveals profound truths about relationships—both human and mathematical—sure to tickle lovers of all ages.

About the Author

Norton Juster is the author of several books for children, including The Phantom Tollbooth, which has delighted both children and adults for nearly forty years. He lives in Amherst, Massachusetts.