From Here to Infinity (book)

From Here to Infinity is a non-fiction book by Martin Gardner, originally published in 1957 under the title Mathematics and the Imagination. It is a collection of essays exploring various mathematical concepts for a general audience.

The book covers topics such as topology, projective geometry, non-Euclidean geometry, infinity, Möbius strips, Klein bottles, magic squares, and the fourth dimension. Gardner uses clear and engaging language, often incorporating puzzles, anecdotes, and historical context to make the mathematical ideas accessible to readers without a strong mathematical background.

From Here to Infinity aims to stimulate curiosity and appreciation for mathematics as a field of creative and imaginative exploration rather than a dry collection of formulas and equations. It is considered a classic work of popular science writing and has been influential in introducing many people to the beauty and wonder of mathematics. It has been republished under various titles, including the more common Mathematics and the Imagination.