The Case of Alan Turing

Name: The Case of Alan Turing
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SKU: 9781551526508
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The Extraordinary and Tragic Story of the Legendary Codebreaker

By Eric Liberge and David Homel

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The Case of Alan Turing explores the life of the brilliant mathematician Alan Turing, famed for his crucial role in deciphering the German Enigma codes during World War II. The graphic novel details Turing's work at Hut 8, where he and his colleagues developed the 'bombe' machine that unlocked enemy communications, saving countless lives. This biography combines scientific rigour with accessible storytelling to offer an insightful look at Turing's achievements and legacy.
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Ideal for readers interested in historical biographies, World War II history, mathematics, and graphic novels that blend education with engaging storytelling.

Alan Turing, subject of the Oscar-winning 2014 film The Imitation Game,

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Alan Turing, subject of the Oscar-winning 2014 film The Imitation Game (Black Bear, 2014), was the brilliant mathematician solicited by the British government to help decipher messages sent by Germany's Enigma machines during World War II.

The work of Turing and his colleagues at Hut 8 created what became known as the 'bombe', which descrambled the German navy's messages and saved countless lives.

Authors Liberge and Delalande used this information to create a biography that is scientifically rigorous yet understandable for the lay reader.

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Popmatters.com praises the graphic novel for providing a fuller, more nuanced portrait of Turing beyond the typical 'tortured genius' stereotype, while still celebrating his intellectual achievements.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781551526508

Publisher: Arsenal Pulp Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 17 November 2016

Country: Canada

Imprint: Arsenal Pulp Press

Illustration: 1 Illustrations

Contributors:

By Arnaud Delalande

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 237.0mm

Height: 293.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 112

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Adult Graphic Novels David Homel Eric Liberge Fiction Graphic Novels

About the Author

Eric Libertge: Eric Liberge has authored or co-authored over thirty graphic novels in his native France, including books on Versailles and World War II, as well as numerous books in the fantasy genre.
Arnaud Delalande: Arnaud Delalande is the author of nine novels as well as numerous graphic novels in France, including Le Piege de Dante (Dante's Trap), translated into twenty languages. His prizes include le Prix du Roman d'Evasion and le Prix Jean d'Heurs du Roman.
David Homel: David Homel was born and raised in Chicago in 1952. He has been a journalist, editor, literary translator, and teacher, and has won numerous awards for translation, including the Governor General's Award for Literature, Canada's highest literary honor.

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