The imitation game : Alan Turing decoded
(Graphic Novel)
Author
Contributors
Purvis, Leland, illustrator.
Published
New York : Abrams ComicArts, 2016.
Format
Graphic Novel
Physical Desc
233 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm
Status
Main Library - Adult Graphic Novels
BIO TURING, A
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BIO TURING, A
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Southside - Adult Graphic Novels
BIO TURING, A
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BIO TURING, A
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Published
New York : Abrams ComicArts, 2016.
Language
English
Accelerated Reader
UG
Level 4.3, 2 Points
Level 4.3, 2 Points
Lexile code
GN
Lexile measure
550
Notes
General Note
Chiefly illustrations.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 226-228).
Description
A biography of the mathematician, reveals the story of an eccentric genius, olympic-class runner, and groundbreaking theoretician whose work is still influencing the science and telecommunication systems of the modern world.
Description
"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 centurys most unsung heroes."--Publisher website.
Target Audience
GN550L,Lexile
Target Audience
Decoding demand: 99 (very high),Semantic demand: 100 (very high),Syntactic demand: 80 (high),Structure demand: 88 (very high),Lexile
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader AR,UG,4.3,2,181417.
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Subjects
LC Subjects
Artificial intelligence -- History -- Comic books, strips, etc.
Biographical comics.
Biographies.
Gay men -- Legal status, laws, etc. -- Great Britain -- Comic books, strips, etc.
Graphic novels.
Historical comics.
Mathematicians -- Great Britain -- Biography -- Comic books, strips, etc.
Turing, Alan, -- 1912-1954 -- Comic books, strips, etc.
Biographical comics.
Biographies.
Gay men -- Legal status, laws, etc. -- Great Britain -- Comic books, strips, etc.
Graphic novels.
Historical comics.
Mathematicians -- Great Britain -- Biography -- Comic books, strips, etc.
Turing, Alan, -- 1912-1954 -- Comic books, strips, etc.
Other Subjects