The door to enlightenment is bewilderment, and the key is paradox. Such is the mantra of the latest collection of essays, some 80 of them, presented at the second through fourth irregular conclaves, Gathering for Gardner, at which mathematicians, magicians, and puzzlists honor Martin Gardner, their high priest. Much of the material is anecdotal about their craft, but of course many puzzles find their way in, not all of which require mathematical or logical adeptness. Each includes a bibliography, but there is no index. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
This book is an outcome of the Gatherings for Gardner (G4G) and provides new challenges to the mathemagicians, as a playful provocation. It is a tribute to Martin Gardner, who has provided original puzzles and puzzling stories ever since he produced the "Mathematical Games" column.
This second collection of interesting mathematical puzzles continues the tribute to Martin Gardner, who has provided us with original puzzles and puzzling stories ever since he created and produced the "Mathematical Games" column in Scientific American. The international community of puzzle enthusiasts has gathered once again to celebrate Martin Gardner's continued contribution and, most fittingly, has done so in kind, by providing new challenges to our inquiring minds. We proudly present this collection to the mathemagicians of the world for their enjoyment, as a playful provocation.
