Mathenauts Explained

Mathenauts: Tales of Mathematical Wonder is a 1987 anthology edited by Rudy Rucker and published by Arbor House.^[1]

Plot summary

Mathenauts: Tales of Mathematical Wonder is an anthology of mathematical science fiction stories.

Reception

J. Michael Caparula reviewed Mathenauts: Tales of Mathematical Wonder in Space Gamer/Fantasy Gamer No. 81, and commented that "This is a marvelous collection, and, given the rarity of math fiction, a somewhat priceless one."^[2]

Dave Langford reviewed Mathenauts for White Dwarf #99, and stated that "23 nifty SF and fantasy stories in mathematical vein, some familiar, some genuinely mindboggling".^[3]

Reviews

• Review by Dan Chow (1987) in Locus, #318 July 1987
• Review by Fernando Quadros Gouvea (1987) in Fantasy Review, July-August 1987
• Review by Tom Easton (1987) in Analog Science Fiction/Science Fact, November 1987
• Review by Don D'Ammassa (1987) in Science Fiction Chronicle, #99 December 1987
• Review by Stephen P. Brown (1987) in Thrust, #28, Fall 1987

Notes and References

1. News: Book Review : 'Mathenauts' Adds Twist to Fiction. Dembart. Lee. September 1987. Los Angeles Times.
2. Caparula . J. Michael . 1987. Space/Fantasy Reader. Space Gamer/Fantasy Gamer. Diverse Talents, Incorporated. 81. 46.
3. Langford . Dave . David Langford . Critical Mass . . 99 . 11 . . March 1988 .