Mathematical Illustrations : A Manual of Geometry and PostScript
Editorial Reviews
Review
' ... I recommend it to all who are professionally or even casually interested in mathematical illustration ... Casselman's book teaches you to appreciate the marvels of PostScript and of the geometry ideas relevant to this curious computer language.' George K. Francis, American Scientist
' ... an excellent introduction to PostScript ... The book is written in a style which is easy to understand and invites the reader to experiment as the journey progresses ... I feel that the book would be useful to mathematicians and scientists wanting to create high quality illustrations.' Mathematics Today
Book Description
This practical introduction to the techniques needed to produce high-quality mathematical illustrations is suitable for anyone with basic knowledge of coordinate geometry. Bill Casselman combines a completely self-contained step-by-step introduction to the graphics programming language PostScript with an analysis of the requirements of good mathematical illustrations. The many small simple graphics projects can also be used in courses in geometry, graphics, or general mathematics. Code for many of the illustrations is included, and can be downloaded from the book's web site: www.math.ubc.ca/~cass/graphics/manualMathematicians; scientists, engineers, and even graphic designers seeking help in creating technical illustrations need look no further.
Mathematical Illustrations : A Manual of Geometry and PostScript
Mathematical Illustrations: A Manual of Geometry and PostScript,Bill Casselman,Cambridge University Press,0521547881,Computer Bks - Languages / Programming,Computers,Computers - Languages / Programming,Geometry - General,Mathematics,PostScript (Computer program l,PostScript (Computer program language),Programming Languages - General,Science/Mathematics,Mathematical & statistical software,Mathematics / Applied,Postscript
Books Review:
Recommended Books