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Do Not Erase [Wynne] - mklabgr - 07-30-2026
Do Not Erase: Mathematicians and Their Chalkboards”
by Jessica Wynne
Summary
In his review for the European Mathematical Society Magazine, John J. Watkins praises photographer Jessica Wynne’s book, Do Not Erase: Mathematicians and Their Chalkboards, as a stunning testament to the beauty and human creativity inherent in mathematics.
The book collects over a hundred photographs of chalkboards filled with complex equations, topological diagrams, and handwritten notes from prominent mathematicians around the world, pairing each image with an explanatory essay detailing the thought processes and collaborative breakthroughs behind it.
Watkins highlights compelling examples from the collection—such as Nancy Hingston’s visualizations of tangled multi-holed surfaces, Terence Tao’s interconnected map of the twin prime conjecture, and the breakthrough moment solving the Willmore conjecture—ultimately framing the work as a visually captivating tribute that comfortably earns a place alongside fine art photography books.
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