Carte - Journey to the Edge of Reason. The Life of Kurt Goedel, Hardback/Stephen Budiansky

A remarkable account of the brilliant, troubled mathematician and philosopher Kurt Goedel. From his famous Incompleteness Theorem, which shook the foundations of mathematical truth, to his perilous escape from Nazi Vienna, this book weaves together his creative genius, mental illness, and idealism in the face of adversity. Illustrations: 70 black and white images