Book Series Guide

Martin Gardner · book-series

Scientific American Mathematical Games books in order

The fifteen principal book collections of Gardner's Mathematical Games columns from Scientific American, commonly called the Canon.

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Reading order

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Publication order

  1. 1 Cover of The Scientific American Book of Mathematical Puzzles and Diversions
    The Scientific American Book of Mathematical Puzzles and Diversions

    Book 1 · puzzle-book · 1959

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  2. 2 Cover of The 2nd Scientific American Book of Mathematical Puzzles and Diversions
    The 2nd Scientific American Book of Mathematical Puzzles and Diversions

    Book 2 · puzzle-book · 1961

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  3. 3
    Martin Gardner's New Mathematical Diversions from Scientific American

    Book 3 · puzzle-book · 1966

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  4. 4
    The Numerology of Dr. Matrix: The Fabulous Feats and Adventures in Number Theory, Sleight of Word, and Numerological Analysis of That Incredible Master Mind

    Book 4 · puzzle-book · 1967

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  5. 5
    The Unexpected Hanging and Other Mathematical Diversions

    Book 5 · puzzle-book · 1969

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  6. 6
    Martin Gardner's Sixth Book of Mathematical Games from Scientific American

    Book 6 · puzzle-book · 1971

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  7. 7
    Mathematical Carnival: A New Round-Up of Tantalizers and Puzzles from Scientific American

    Book 7 · puzzle-book · 1975

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  8. 8
    Mathematical Magic Show

    Book 8 · puzzle-book · 1977

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  9. 9 Cover of Mathematical Circus
    Mathematical Circus

    Book 9 · puzzle-book · 1979

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  10. 10 Cover of Wheels, Life, and Other Mathematical Amusements
    Wheels, Life, and Other Mathematical Amusements

    Book 10 · puzzle-book · 1983

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  11. 11 Cover of Knotted Doughnuts and Other Mathematical Entertainments
    Knotted Doughnuts and Other Mathematical Entertainments

    Book 11 · puzzle-book · 1986

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  12. 12 Cover of Time Travel and Other Mathematical Bewilderments
    Time Travel and Other Mathematical Bewilderments

    Book 12 · puzzle-book · 1987

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  13. 13 Cover of Penrose Tiles to Trapdoor Ciphers
    Penrose Tiles to Trapdoor Ciphers

    Book 13 · puzzle-book · 1989

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  14. 14
    Fractal Music, Hypercards and More: Mathematical Recreations from Scientific American

    Book 14 · puzzle-book · 1991

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    Last Recreations: Hydras, Eggs, and Other Mathematical Mystifications

    Book 15 · puzzle-book · 1997

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