By detailing Wiles' nearly life-long interest in the theorem and the remarkable efforts of mathematicians before him, Singh provides a fascinating background to what is considered the most important mathematical event of the twentieth century. Recounting the success of mathematician Andrew Wiles' proof of a theorem that had remained unproven for three hundred and fifty years, it is a dramatic tale that shows the personal side of such a quest. SIDELIGHTS: Fermat's Enigma: The Epic Quest to Solve the World's Greatest Mathematical Problem by Simon Singh has been hailed as an appealing book for both a general audience and for mathematicians. The Code Book: How to Make It, Break It, Hack It, Crack It (for children adaptation of The Code Book), Delacorte Press (New York, NY), 2001.īig Bang: The Origins of the Universe, Fourth Estate (London, England), 2004.Ĭontributor to journals and newpapers, including New Statesman, London Daily Telegraph, Guardian, Observer, Sunday Telegraph, New Scientist, and Independent. The Science of Secrecy: The Secret History of Codes and Codebreaking (associated with British television series), Fourth Estate (London, England), 2000. The Code Book: The Evolution of Secrecy from Mary, Queen of Scots, to Quantum Cryptography (also see below), Doubleday ( New York, NY), 1999, published as The Code Book: The Evolution of Secrecy from Ancient Egypt to Quantum Cryptography, Fourth Estate (London, England), 1999, published as The Code Book: The Secret History of Codes and Code-Breaking, Fourth Estate (London, England), 2000. WRITINGS:įermat's Enigma: The Epic Quest to Solve the World's Greatest Mathematical Problem, Walker ( New York, NY), 1997, published as Fermat's Last Theorem: The Story of a Riddle That Confounded the World's Greatest Minds for 358 Years, Fourth Estate (London, England), 1998.
Director, Fermat's Last Theorem (documentary, also released as The Proof) presenter, The Science of Secrecy (five-part series), Channel 4.ĪWARDS, HONORS: British Academy of Film and Television Arts Award for Best Documentary, 1996, and Emmy nomination, both for Fermat's Last Theorem shortlisted for Rhone-Poulenc Prize for Best Science Book, 1997, for Fermat's Last Theorem named Member, Order of the British Empire, for contributions to science education and communication. British Broadcasting Company (BBC), producer, 1990-96.
E-mail- ĬAREER: Author and science journalist. Agent-Patrick Walsh, Conville and Walsh Limited, 2 Ganton St., London W1F 7QL, England. (particle physics), 1990.ĪDDRESSES: Home-London, England. Ethnicity: "Indian." Education: University of Cambridge, Ph.D. PERSONAL: Born September 19, 1964, in Somerset, England.
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