Logicomix: An Epic Search for Truth (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781596914520)

This exceptional graphic novel recounts the spiritual odyssey of philosopher Bertrand Russell. In his agonized search for absolute truth, Russell crosses paths with legendary thinkers like Gottlob Frege, David Hilbert, and Kurt G del, and finds a passionate student in the great Ludwig Wittgenstein. But his most ambitious goal-to establish unshakable logical foundations of mathematics-continues to loom before him. Through love and hate, peace and war, Russell persists in the dogged mission that threatens to claim both his career and his personal happiness, finally driving him to the brink of insanity.

This story is at the same time a historical novel and an accessible explication of some of the biggest ideas of mathematics and modern philosophy. With rich characterizations and expressive, atmospheric artwork, the book spins the pursuit of these ideas into a highly satisfying tale.

Probing and ingeniously layered, the book throws light on Russell's inner struggles while setting them in the context of the timeless questions he spent his life trying to answer. At its heart, Logicomix is a story about the conflict between an ideal rationality and the unchanging, flawed fabric of reality.

Author: Apostolos Doxiadis, Christos Papadimitriou
ISBN-10: 1596914521
ISBN-13: 9781596914520
Publisher: Bloomsbury USA
Language: English
Published: 10/05/2009
Pages: 352
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.85lbs
Size: 9.30h x 6.60w x 0.80d
Award: New Atlantic Independent Booksellers Association Award - Winner

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 06/22/2009 pg. 36
Library Journal 07/15/2009 pg. 76
Kirkus Reviews 08/15/2009
Booklist 10/01/2009 pg. 32
Time 10/19/2009 pg. 67
Publishers Weekly Best Books 11/02/2009 pg. 26
Time 12/21/2009 pg. 89
Shelf Awareness 01/01/0001
Foreword 07/14/2009