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I Have a Photographic Memory by Paul R. Halmos
Paul R. Halmos, eminent mathematician and brilliant expositor, is also a snapshot addict. Between 1943 and 1988, Halmos photographed mathematicians, their spouses, their brothers and sisters and other relatives, their offices, their dogs, and their carillon towers. From the 6000 or so photographs in his collection, Halmos has chosen about 600 for this book. The pictures are candid shots showing mathematicians just being themselves. The accompanying captions, in addition to identifying the subjects, contain anecdotes and bits of history that reveal Halmos's inimitable wit, charm, and insight. This delightful collection of mathematical memorabilia has become a favorite browsing book as well as a valuable historical record. It is now available in a paperback edition.
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First published December 31, 1987
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December 17, 2020
It was nice to see the faces of the mathematicians whose names I have heard. Halmos's comments are fun. I specially liked to see how Deniss Sullivan and Niremberg looked like in the photographs. Deniss had mustache and beard, wow, very different from today. Nirenberg's face has not changed.
I did not like that the comments that Halmos made about women were mostly related to having a math husband or kids.
I did not like that the comments that Halmos made about women were mostly related to having a math husband or kids.
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