The Thrilling Adventures Of Lovelace And Babbage

Dive into the whimsical world of *The Thrilling Adventures of Lovelace and Babbage*, a graphic novel that seamlessly blends history with humor. This brilliantly illustrated book by Sydney Padua brings to life the extraordinary partnership between Ada Lovelace, the world's first computer programmer, and Charles Babbage, the visionary inventor of the Difference Engine. In this captivating narrative, discover an alternate reality where these two Victorian geniuses accelerate the future of technology while facing whimsical adventures in mathematics, economics, and even crime-fighting. Filled with clever wit, historical references, and delightful illustrations, this graphic novel not only honors the legacy of Lovelace and Babbage but also entertains readers of all ages. Perfect for fans of science fiction, history, and graphic novels, *The Thrilling Adventures of Lovelace and Babbage* has garnered accolades, including the British Book Design and Production Award. Whether you're seeking a unique gift or a thought-provoking read, this book is a must-have for anyone interested in the intersection of mathematics and storytelling. Experience the charm and ingenuity of 19th-century London as you follow Lovelace and Babbage on their thrilling escapades. Ideal for library collections and personal shelves, this trade paperback edition provides hours of engaging reading. Order now and enjoy free shipping! Please allow up to 10 days for delivery.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141981536
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2016
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 320


Description:
'So impossibly funny, clever, demented, charming and altogether wonderful that I was a convert within three pages. Buy it for everyone you know, regardless of what you think they like. Brilliant stuff' Lucy Mangan, Book of the Year, Stylist
*Winner of the British Book Design and Production Award for Graphic Novels*
*Winner of the Neumann Prize in the History of Mathematics*
*Nominated for the 2016 Eisner Award for Best Graphic Album and Best Writer/Artist*
In The Thrilling Adventures of Lovelace and Babbage Sydney Padua transforms one of the most compelling scientific collaborations into a hilarious set of adventures
Meet two of Victorian London's greatest geniuses... Ada Lovelace, daughter of Lord Byron- mathematician, gambler, and proto-programmer, whose writings contained the first ever appearance of general computing theory, a hundred years before an actual computer was built. And Charles Babbage, eccentric inventor of the Difference Engine, an enormous clockwork calculating machine that would have been the first computer, if he had ever finished it.
But what if things had been different? The Thrilling Adventures of Lovelace and Babbage presents a delightful alternate reality in which Lovelace and Babbage do build the Difference Engine and use it to create runaway economic models, battle the scourge of spelling errors, explore the wider realms of mathematics and, of course, fight crime - for the sake of both London and science. Extremely funny and utterly unusual, The Thrilling Adventures of Lovelace and Babbage comes complete with historical curiosities, extensive footnotes and never-before-seen diagrams of Babbage's mechanical, steam-powered computer.

This product has FREE shipping however combined shipping for other products is not available with this item. Please allow up to 10 days for shipping.