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The imitation game Alan Turing decoded

A biography of the mathematician, reveals the story of an eccentric genius, Olympic-class runner, and groundbreaking theoretician whose work is still influencing the science and telecommunication systems of the modern world.

Main Author: Ottaviani, Jim (Author)
Format: Books Print Book Comic & Graphic Novel
Language: English
Published: New York : Abrams ComicArts, 2016.
Subjects:
Turing, Alan Mathison, > 1912-1954 > Comic books, strips, etc.
Mathematicians > Great Britain > Biography > Comic books, strips, etc.
Gay men > Legal status, laws, etc. > Great Britain > Comic books, strips, etc.
Artificial intelligence > History > Comic books, strips, etc.
Graphic novels.
Biographical comics.
Historical comics.
Summary: A biography of the mathematician, reveals the story of an eccentric genius, Olympic-class runner, and groundbreaking theoretician whose work is still influencing the science and telecommunication systems of the modern world.
"English mathematician and scientist Alan Turing (1912--1954) is credited with many of the foundational principles of contemporary computer science. The Imitation Game presents a historically accurate graphic novel biography of Turing's life, including his groundbreaking work on the fundamentals of cryptography and artificial intelligence. His code breaking efforts led to the cracking of the German Enigma during World War II, work that saved countless lives and accelerated the Allied defeat of the Nazis. While Turing's achievements remain relevant decades after his death, the story of his life in post-war Europe continues to fascinate audiences today. Award-winning duo Jim Ottaviani (the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Feynman and Primates) and artist Leland Purvis (an Eisner and Ignatz Award nominee and occasional reviewer for the Comics Journal) present a factually detailed account of Turing's life and groundbreaking research--as an unconventional genius who was arrested, tried, convicted, and punished for being openly gay, and whose innovative work still fuels the computing and communication systems that define our modern world. Computer science buffs, comics fans, and history aficionados will be captivated by this riveting and tragic story of one of the 20th century's most unsung heroes"--Publisher website.
Physical Description: 233 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 24 cm
Awards: Rainbow Books List Award, 2017.
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (pages 226-228).
ISBN: 1419718932
9781419718939
Author Notes: Jim Ottaviani is the recipient of multiple Eisner and Ignatz Award nominations and was awarded a Xeric Foundation grant. His work has made Booklist 's Top 10 Graphic Novels for Youth list, YALSA's Great Graphic Novels for Teens list, and has been selected as a New York Times Editors' Choice. He lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan.



Leland Purvis is an Eisner and Ignatz Award nominee and an occasional reviewer for the Comics Journal . He lives in Portland, Oregon.

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