MathFiction: Search

a list compiled by Alex Kasman (College of Charleston)

Author includes the word(s): Stanley G. Weinbaum
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(Note: This page not the entire list of works of Mathematical Fiction. To see the whole list, click here.)

The Brink of Infinity (1936)
Highly Rated!

Stanley G. Weinbaum

A mathematics professor is kidnapped by a madman with a grudge against mathematicians, who threatens dire consequences unless the prof can solve a math riddle he has concocted: by asking ten questions,... (more)

The Circle of Zero (1936)

Stanley G. Weinbaum

Thanks to Vijay Fafat for pointing out this story (with only a little math in it). A character speculates that the laws of probability predict that anything will happen in an infinite amount of time,... (more)

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Where are the new works of mathematical fiction?: As you can see from this chronological listing, this database includes many works of mathematical fiction for each year from 1990 to 2025. Strangely, only two are listed for 2026, so far. Either less mathematical fiction is being published than in previous years or I'm just having more trouble finding it. If you know of any works of fiction that should be added to this list, especially recently published ones, please let me know. (Keep in mind that I do not include self-published works or children's fiction that just covers elementary mathematical concepts.) Thanks!

(Maintained by Alex Kasman, College of Charleston)