Simon Singh received his Ph.D. in physics from Cambridge University. A former BBC producer, he directed and co-produced an award-winning documentary film on Fermat's Last Theorem that aired on PBS's Nova series and formed the basis of his bestselling book, Fermat's Enigma. He lives in London.
"It would be hard to imagine a clearer or more fascinating
presentation. . . . Mr. Singh gives cryptography not only its
historical dimension but its human one." --The New York Times
"Entertaining and satisfying. . . . Offers a fascinating glimpse
into the mostly secret competition between codemakers and
codebreakers." --USA
Today
"A good read that, bless it, makes the reader feel a bit smarter
when it's done. Singh's an elegant writer and well-suited to the
task of leading the mathematically perplexed through areas designed
to be
tricky." --Seattle
Weekly
"An absorbing tale of codemaking and codebreaking over the
centuries." --Scientific American
"Singh spins tales of cryptic intrigue in every chapter." --The
Wall Street Journal
"Brings together...the geniuses who have secured communications,
saved lives, and influenced the fate of nations. A pleasure to
read." --Chicago Tribune
"Enthralling...commendably lucid...[Singh's] book provides a timely
and entertaining summary of the subject." --The Economist
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