Love Triangle

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of trigonometry with Love Triangle by Matt Parker, a vibrant fusion of mathematics and storytelling. Parker, a stand-up mathematician and the No. 1 bestselling author of Humble Pi, takes readers on a delightful journey where the art of triangles holds the answers to some of life's most intriguing mysteries.

Have you ever wondered why no two people can perceive the same rainbow? Or what bizarre outcome occurs when a pop song is disassembled into pure sine waves and replayed on a piano? And just what mathematical sorcery causes the wake behind a duck to form a consistent angle of precisely 39 degrees? In Love Triangle, Parker unravels these mysteries and more, all through the lens of the humble triangle.

With his signature humour and unique perspective, Parker sets out to champion the much-overlooked triangle, illuminating the crucial role that trigonometry and geometry play in our daily lives. His adventures range from the whimsical – like slicing a sandwich into three exact parts, navigating perilous motorcycle rides, and measuring skyscrapers while sporting absurd footwear – to the mind-bendingly complex, such as the geometrical wizardry behind GPS systems, CGI, and music streaming services like Spotify.

Beyond these entertaining experiments lies a profound revelation: triangles are not just abstract shapes confined to textbooks but are intrinsic to the fabric of our modern world. From the play button on your devices to your friend’s geometric tattoos, triangles are the hidden patterns that underpin contemporary existence. Parker's mission in Love Triangle is to make everyone appreciate the ubiquitous yet invisible role that triangles play in our environment.

Join Matt Parker in this enlightening exploration, where triangles become more than just a sum of angles and sides – they evolve into the secret language of the universe, waiting to be decoded. Prepare to see the world in a whole new way, as Parker proves that triangles are, quite literally, everything.