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# The Manga Guide to Linear Algebra

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Review: Goofy and Modest but Incredibly Lucid - The preface of this book states that it is "meant as a complement to other, more comprehensive literature, not as a substitute." It would of course be wise of me to agree with this statement, but I'm tempted not to. I have my reasons. I took Linear Algebra in college as part of my Computer Science curriculum. Having persisted through three semesters of Calculus by will power alone, and having heard horror stories about Linear Algebra, I duly invested the effort required to get a decent grade. With that hurdle behind me, thus completing my mathematics requirements, I focused the rest of my college thoughts exclusively on computers until the last residual matrix reduced to null in the outer reaches of my mind space. I was free! But then the unexpected happened. Years later, firmly settled into my minimal-math computing career, an intermittent musing continued to flounder about in the back of my brain. "What is Linear Algebra? Why don't I feel like I learned anything?" I eventually realized that my course's extraordinary emphasis on crunching numbers, solving simplistic problems, and working out proofs had left a giant void in my conceptual understanding of the topic. If somebody had asked me at that time what Linear Algebra is and what it's good for, my response would have been a face slowly contorting into frustration. When I stumbled upon The Manga Guide to Linear Algebra, I just knew I had to read it. In addition to the unabated glee that came from broadcasting such a ridiculous selection to my Goodreads comrades, I thought, "Maybe these Japanese cartoons can teach me what the university failed to?" If I learned a little bit about martial arts and love in the process, so be it. This book exceeded my expectations. It's absurd and unassuming, and these two things combine to make it impossible to put down. I was knee deep in matrices before the "What the heck am I reading?" factor wore off. And to my delight, I found myself understanding matrix and vector algebra in a more intuitive way thanks to the book's highly visual presentation of darn near everything. It's this latter point that makes the book so effective. It's a comic book about math. There are no rules. Whatever is proper in a math textbook - whether it's visual consistency, formal language, or being rigidly organized, compartmentalized, and sterilized - this is of no concern to Misa as she works around Reiji's karate schedule to tutor him on eigenvectors. There's no pressure for it to conform to comic book conventions, either. Every chapter concludes with several pages of math, sans the comic flair. While this is not a substitute to "comprehensive literature," it may in fact be good enough to get the job done. The proof is in the purin. I've recently ventured into the 3D video game programming landscape, and I'm using vector and matrix math concepts to solve some fairly sophisticated problems of my own creation, a feat that would have been virtually impossible without the intuitive understanding I gleaned from this book. So what is this book, then? To my mind, it's simply the most effective way to convey the conceptual framework of Linear Algebra. It's not a textbook. There are no homework problems. But, then again, cranking through problems with a pencil and paper won't necessarily get you any closer to understanding what it's all about. Besides, can't computers do that?
Review: I love the Mathematics unconditionally - I love the Mathematics unconditionally; she makes me laugh and cry more than anyone or anything else in my life. I know that most students, myself included, have a hard time getting through a math book; sitting down and reading can be a learned habit, but actually retaining the information is another story. This book goes over all of the fundamentals of Linear, covers the how and the why (which is impressive considering how abstract Linear Algebra is), and does so following an actual storyline. Though I use this book to supplement a higher-level college course and as a quick refresh reference, it crystallized several concepts I did not even know I was unclear about. The storyline is adorable and pretty funny; the way the main character teaches the material is relatable and memorable; I am able to picture concepts or laws because of some anecdote or quip he makes. The pictures are awesome. I This book makes my soul smile. It is a fun read, a quick read, and an unbelievably educational read. I love it. The Manga Guide to Statistics is sitting here next to me waiting for me to switch to my Stats homework. I am pretty confident that all of his books are amazing and plan on ordering more. Whether it be a single book or as a series, I highly recommend The Manga Guide to....'s.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #100,405 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #12 in Linear Algebra (Books) #344 in AI & Machine Learning #3,485 in Manga Comics & Graphic Novels |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (232) |
| Dimensions  | 7 x 0.59 x 9.25 inches |
| Edition  | Illustrated |
| ISBN-10  | 1593274130 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1593274139 |
| Item Weight  | 15.5 ounces |
| Language  | English |
| Part of series  | Manga Guide To... |
| Print length  | 264 pages |
| Publication date  | May 1, 2012 |
| Publisher  | No Starch Press |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Goofy and Modest but Incredibly Lucid
*by U***N on June 20, 2014*

The preface of this book states that it is "meant as a complement to other, more comprehensive literature, not as a substitute." It would of course be wise of me to agree with this statement, but I'm tempted not to. I have my reasons. I took Linear Algebra in college as part of my Computer Science curriculum. Having persisted through three semesters of Calculus by will power alone, and having heard horror stories about Linear Algebra, I duly invested the effort required to get a decent grade. With that hurdle behind me, thus completing my mathematics requirements, I focused the rest of my college thoughts exclusively on computers until the last residual matrix reduced to null in the outer reaches of my mind space. I was free! But then the unexpected happened. Years later, firmly settled into my minimal-math computing career, an intermittent musing continued to flounder about in the back of my brain. "What is Linear Algebra? Why don't I feel like I learned anything?" I eventually realized that my course's extraordinary emphasis on crunching numbers, solving simplistic problems, and working out proofs had left a giant void in my conceptual understanding of the topic. If somebody had asked me at that time what Linear Algebra is and what it's good for, my response would have been a face slowly contorting into frustration. When I stumbled upon The Manga Guide to Linear Algebra, I just knew I had to read it. In addition to the unabated glee that came from broadcasting such a ridiculous selection to my Goodreads comrades, I thought, "Maybe these Japanese cartoons can teach me what the university failed to?" If I learned a little bit about martial arts and love in the process, so be it. This book exceeded my expectations. It's absurd and unassuming, and these two things combine to make it impossible to put down. I was knee deep in matrices before the "What the heck am I reading?" factor wore off. And to my delight, I found myself understanding matrix and vector algebra in a more intuitive way thanks to the book's highly visual presentation of darn near everything. It's this latter point that makes the book so effective. It's a comic book about math. There are no rules. Whatever is proper in a math textbook - whether it's visual consistency, formal language, or being rigidly organized, compartmentalized, and sterilized - this is of no concern to Misa as she works around Reiji's karate schedule to tutor him on eigenvectors. There's no pressure for it to conform to comic book conventions, either. Every chapter concludes with several pages of math, sans the comic flair. While this is not a substitute to "comprehensive literature," it may in fact be good enough to get the job done. The proof is in the purin. I've recently ventured into the 3D video game programming landscape, and I'm using vector and matrix math concepts to solve some fairly sophisticated problems of my own creation, a feat that would have been virtually impossible without the intuitive understanding I gleaned from this book. So what is this book, then? To my mind, it's simply the most effective way to convey the conceptual framework of Linear Algebra. It's not a textbook. There are no homework problems. But, then again, cranking through problems with a pencil and paper won't necessarily get you any closer to understanding what it's all about. Besides, can't computers do that?

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I love the Mathematics unconditionally
*by S***A on February 6, 2015*

I love the Mathematics unconditionally; she makes me laugh and cry more than anyone or anything else in my life. I know that most students, myself included, have a hard time getting through a math book; sitting down and reading can be a learned habit, but actually retaining the information is another story. This book goes over all of the fundamentals of Linear, covers the how and the why (which is impressive considering how abstract Linear Algebra is), and does so following an actual storyline. Though I use this book to supplement a higher-level college course and as a quick refresh reference, it crystallized several concepts I did not even know I was unclear about. The storyline is adorable and pretty funny; the way the main character teaches the material is relatable and memorable; I am able to picture concepts or laws because of some anecdote or quip he makes. The pictures are awesome. I This book makes my soul smile. It is a fun read, a quick read, and an unbelievably educational read. I love it. The Manga Guide to Statistics is sitting here next to me waiting for me to switch to my Stats homework. I am pretty confident that all of his books are amazing and plan on ordering more. Whether it be a single book or as a series, I highly recommend The Manga Guide to....'s.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fun read whether knowledgeable or not
*by W***T on December 8, 2025*

Never took linear algebra, but it was still a fun read

## Frequently Bought Together

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