The Imitation Game: Alan Turing Decoded

Author:   Jim Ottaviani ,  Leland Purvis
Publisher:   Abrams
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9781419718939


Pages:   240
Publication Date:   22 March 2016
Format:   Hardback
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A New York Times Bestseller Selected as a 2017 ALA/YALSA Great Graphic Novel for Teens: Nonfiction Award winning authors Jim Ottaviani and Leland Purvis present a historically accurate graphic novel biography of English mathematician and scientist Alan Turing in The Imitation Game. 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.

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Author:   Jim Ottaviani ,  Leland Purvis
Publisher:   Abrams
Imprint:   Abrams ComicArts
Dimensions:   Width: 17.10cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.760kg
ISBN:  

9781419718939


ISBN 10:   1419718932
Pages:   240
Publication Date:   22 March 2016
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   To order   Availability explained
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A powerful, sympathetic portrait of one of the twentieth century's great minds. --Publishers Weekly Ottaviani and Purvis' new graphic biography looks utterly fascinating. --Forbidden Planet International Blog Teens with math or computer science bent will enjoy this slice of history and will learn about logic and algorithms along the way. Those who are interested in social justice and LBGTQ rights will also be engaged. --School Library Journal


A powerful, sympathetic portrait of one of the twentieth century's great minds. -- Publishers Weekly Ottaviani and Purvis' new graphic biography looks utterly fascinating. -- Forbidden Planet International Blog Teens with math or computer science bent will enjoy this slice of history and will learn about logic and algorithms along the way. Those who are interested in social justice and LBGTQ rights will also be engaged. -- School Library Journal


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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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