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The 85 Ways To Tie A Tie - The Science And Aesthetics Of Tie Knots

by Thomas; Mao Yong Fink
The 85 Ways To Tie A Tie - The Science And Aesthetics Of Tie Knots - Thryft
The 85 Ways To Tie A Tie - The Science And Aesthetics Of Tie Knots - Thryft

Unique Unveiling the hidden art of tie knot mastery.

Recommendation: This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to elevate their tie game to the next level. With its fascinating exploration of tie knots and the science behind their aesthetics, it uncovers the secret world of tie styling. The authors not only delve into the history of neck ties but also provide a comprehensive guide to mastering a whopping 85 different tie knots. Get ready to impress with your impeccably styled neckwear and become a true connoisseur of tie fashion.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The 85 Ways To Tie A Tie - The Science And Aesthetics Of Tie Knots

by Thomas; Mao Yong Fink
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ISBN: 9781841155685
Authors: Thomas; Mao Yong Fink
Publisher: Harpercollins Pub Ltd
Date of Publication: 2001-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Science
Related Topics: Mathematics
Goodreads rating: 3.94
(rated by 136 readers)

Description

Two physicists prove that there are not just four ways to tie a tie, but a further 81. Tie Knots unravels the history of ties, the story of the discovery of the new knots and some very elegant mathematics in action. If Einstein had been left alone in Tie Rack for long enough perhaps he would have worked it out : why do people tie their ties in only 4 ways? And how many other possibilities are there? Two Cambridge University physicists, research fellows working from the Cavendish laboratories, have discovered via a recherche branch of mathematics - knot theory - 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 of the equations that express whether a tie is handsome or not. Of the 81 new knots, 6 are practical and elegant. We now have somewhere else to go after the Pratt, the Four-in-Hand, the Full and Half Windsor. Sartorial stylishness is wrapped effortlessly around popular mathematics. A concept developed to describe the movement of gas molecules - the notion of persistent walks around a triangular lattice - also describes the options for tie tying. Pure maths becomes pure fashion in a delightfully designed little package from Fourth Estate.
 

Unique Unveiling the hidden art of tie knot mastery.

Recommendation: This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to elevate their tie game to the next level. With its fascinating exploration of tie knots and the science behind their aesthetics, it uncovers the secret world of tie styling. The authors not only delve into the history of neck ties but also provide a comprehensive guide to mastering a whopping 85 different tie knots. Get ready to impress with your impeccably styled neckwear and become a true connoisseur of tie fashion.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.