Polyhedron Models

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Summary: The most definitive modern work of polyhedra I've seen
Review: I have been fascinated with these structures since my disciovery of this book in 1980. Magnus is a fine builder of models and a competent teacher. The explanations for building each model are concise. I also compliment the photographer. As one begins to understand the underlying principles of these solids, a vast array of options present themselves as topics of further study.

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Summary: Let patience (and beautiful models) be your reward-
Review: Since I discovered this book, I've easily spent hundreds ofhours building these wonderful polyhedra. With a goodgeneral guide to model building and clear instructions, patterns and pictures of the completed model -- the book provides the raw material for a great hobby. The completed models are a continuing fascination, the relations between polyhedra and their symmetry can really only be appreciated when you have the models in your hands. While I loved building some of the over 120 models, it requires patience, a steady hand and practice.

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Summary: The definitive guide to uniform polyhedra
Review: This book contains a detailed description of how to make (paper) models of each of the 75 uniform polyhedra, as well as some stellated polyhedra. Wenninger's descriptive and precise writing style is invaluable--his advice on construction methods and techniques are right on the mark. In nearly all cases, he provides sufficient data to allow the reader to draw his/her own templates, but especially in the most complex polyhedra the facial plane data is lacking, most likely because it is too lengthy to include. I would like to have seen more math in this text, and larger photographs. Otherwise, this is a must-have book for anyone interested in polyhedra.