... first transmitted by the BBC as part of the Horizon series, subsequently aired in the USA as part of the NOVA series. He also wrote the book that followed. Both have been mentioned here before, both are most highly recommended. The Wikipedia article references Singh's book copiously.
The Code Book, mentioned elsewhere, was his second book.
I know Simon quite well, and am following the libel case with interest. (The wikipedia article also references John Stillwell, whom I also know. This is slightly worrying ...)
In addition to the book on cryptography, Singh also directed the film about Fermat's Last Theorem ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fermats_last_theorem
... first transmitted by the BBC as part of the Horizon series, subsequently aired in the USA as part of the NOVA series. He also wrote the book that followed. Both have been mentioned here before, both are most highly recommended. The Wikipedia article references Singh's book copiously.
The Code Book, mentioned elsewhere, was his second book.
You can read more here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simon_Singh
I know Simon quite well, and am following the libel case with interest. (The wikipedia article also references John Stillwell, whom I also know. This is slightly worrying ...)