""Computers, Patterns, Chaos and Beau"

Explores graphics based on mathematic theories particularly chaos and fractals and provides algorithms for computer generated images. The black and white illustrations lean towards the psychedelic. Originally published by St. Martins Press in 1990. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (bookn

Combining fractal theory with computer art, this book introduces a creative use of computers. It describes graphic methods for detecting patterns in complicated data and illustrates simple techniques for visualizing chaotic behavior. "Beautiful." -- Martin Gardner, "Scientific American." Over 275 illustrations, 29 in color.