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Dissections: Plane and Fancy [Frederickson] - mklabgr - 07-25-2026 Dissections: Plane and Fancy  BY  Greg N. Frederickson Summary Dissections: Plane and Fancy, written by computer science professor Greg N. Frederickson and published in 1997, is a comprehensive 324-page guide to geometric dissections—the captivating mathematical art of slicing geometric shapes into a minimal number of pieces and reassembling them into entirely different figures.  The book tackles intriguing visual challenges, such as cutting a regular octagon into five pieces to construct a square or transforming a star into a pentagon. Spanning centuries of mathematical history, it connects classical techniques known since the time of Plato with modern, cutting-edge discoveries. Frederickson carefully explains general solution strategies and underlying geometric principles using clear, step-by-step methods that require only a basic understanding of high school geometry.  Richly filled with detailed diagrams and historical anecdotes, the book functions as both an accessible, hands-on educational resource for students and an engaging treasure trove for puzzle fans, recreational mathematicians, and anyone who appreciates the elegant intersection of art, logic, and geometry. BOOK