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The 85 Ways to Tie a Tie: The Science and Aesthetics of Tie Knots

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Pure maths becomes pure fashion in a delightfully designed little package from Fourth Estate.

Synopsis:

The authors of this text discovered via a recherche branch of mathematics that although only four knots are traditionally used in tying neck ties, another 81 exist. This is the story of their discovery, of the history of neck ties, and the equation that expresses whether a tie is handsome or not.

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ISBN:
9781841155685
Author:
MAO, YONG (BOTH RESEARCH FELLOWS, DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS, CAIUS AND ST JOHNS COLL
Publisher:
Libri
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Edition Description:
NEW ED
Publication Date:
20011101
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Pages:
144
Dimensions:
178 x 126 in.

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