Perplexing Puzzles and Tantalizing Teasers

by Martin Gardner

Vintage paperback

Genres: Puzzles, Nonfiction, Mathematics, Science, Reference, Logic, Games

Mass Market Paperback

First published January 1, 1969

About the author

Martin Gardner was an American mathematics and science writer specializing in recreational mathematics, but with interests encompassing micromagic, stage magic, literature (especially the writings of Lewis Carroll), philosophy, scientific skepticism, and religion. He wrote the Mathematical Games column in Scientific American from 1956 to 1981, and published over 70 books.

Reviews

[Chris Lockhart · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another great collection of mind-strengthening puzzles and entertainment from Martin Gardner, albeit for a much younger audience than usual. I still had a good time, but I'd recommend this more for late elementary school (maybe middle school) aged individuals that enjoy solving puzzles and riddles.

[Clare O'Beara · Rating 1 out of 5]

Just some ridiculous puzzles with riddles, hand shape games, match moving and typewriter pictures. Meant for youngsters. I think most kids can do better with puzzles on a tablet, or a jigsaw, nowadays. You may get some fun out of this little book.

[Bal Manian · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is abominable.

Spoiler alert:

It has a bomb in a bull!

[Anika · Rating 5 out of 5]

this book is about some of the coolest riddles of all time . My favorite one is called the braclet mystery. There are ridles galore which will keep you puzzled for hours at a time! See some of the works from M.C. Escher and many more amazing artists. I reccomend this book for any one who enjoys teasers and puzzles .

[Siskiyou-Suzy · Rating 1 out of 5]

I'm not a fan of these books that lump a variety of "brainteasers" (including "illusion"-type stuff) all together as if you like one, you like them all. There's a lot here. So I guess if you like a large variety of stuff that falls under this category (including jokes? And Knock-Knock jokes?), then this will be for you. But it is not for me.

[Michel · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ok, I guess, but not in the manner in which I am accustomed to be entertained by Martin Gardner...

[Lost Planet Airman · Rating 3 out of 5]

Mine is a combined edition of Perplexing Puzzles and Tantalizing Teasers and More Perplexing Puzzles and Tantalizing Teasers

[reading is my hustle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Martin Gardner was a good and fascinating man. May he R.I.P.