Books

We don’t stock many titles—but that’s because we’re choosy. Here you will find books specially chosen for their value to the student, and for the pleasure they bring to all.

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Space Child’s Mother Goose, The

Delightful collection of Mother-Goose like rhymes for the scientifically and mathematically inclined, with clever allusions to the most mind-bending ideas. Like Lewis Carroll before him, author Frederick Winsor combines sense and nonsense in ways enlightening and hilarious, with trenchant verses you will find yourself repeating for your colleagues and friends.

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The Platonic Realms Guarantee

If you are dissatisfied with your purchase—for any reason—you may return it for a full refund.


The Platonic Realms Guarantee

If you are dissatisfied with your purchase—for any reason—you may return it for a full refund.

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Are you a mathematical artist?

Platonic Realms is preparing an online gallery space to showcase and market the works of painters, sculptors, and other artists working in a tangible medium.

If your work celebrates mathematical themes we want to hear from you!

Please let us know about yourself using the contact page.