Many of the world's top mathematicians discuss, in their own words, the art and practice of their work in this fascinating collection. Meant for a general audience and suitable for browsing, this book illustrates the dramatic variation by individual, and hopes to express the vibrancy of creative minds at work.

In their own words, many of the world's foremost mathematicians discuss the art and practice of their work in this book, which shines a light on some of the issues of mathematical creativity. It is neither a philosophical treatise nor the presentation of experimental results, but a compilation of reflections from top-calibre working mathematicians. This approach highlights the creative aspects of the field, illustrates the dramatic variation by individual, and hopes to express the vibrancy of creative minds at work. Organised alphabetically, this book is meant for a general audience and is best read by browsing. It can be used as a supplementary text in mathematics history and mathematics education courses.