Here are a few books I suggest reading if you'd like more
information about fractals.
- Introducing Fractal Geometry, by Nigel Lesmoir-Gordon.
An easy-to-follow, heavily illustrated introduction to the subject.
Don't mistake it for a superficial picture book, though: it gives an
excellent explanation for the interested layman.
- An Eye for Fractals, by Michael McGuire. A photographic essay
explaining the very basics and comparing them to fractal structures in
nature.
- Chaos, by James Gleick. A detailed, delightfully thorough
exploration of the subject.
- The Beauty of Fractals, by H. O. Peitgen and P.H. Richter.
This work is a bit of a transition between high-level layman's
knowledge of fractals and the high mathematical definitions. It
includes a wealth of images--fairly old, but beautiful and
innovative--and a lot of good information. Especially technical sections for
the eclectic interest are set apart so that the reader can skip them
if not as interested.
- The Fractal Geometry of Nature, by Benoit Mandelbrot. This is
a very technical work, not for the faint of heart or mathematically
disinclined. However, it's a rewarding read if you can decipher it:
Mandelbrot is the father of the field and the authority on the
subject.
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