EDWIN ABBOTT’S 1884 classic is billed here as a mathematical story, designed to stimulate young imaginations. But the tale of a two-dimensional “Flatland” and a visiting sphere, who introduces the Gospel of the Three Dimensions, is also a timeless satire on class privilege. A delightful piece of science fiction, it explores how a 2D world might actually work. The book is nicely presented, and includes the full text of the original novel, the screenplay for the forthcoming film, commentaries from the film-makers and stunning colour art taken from the film.
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Flatland: The movie edition
Princeton University Press