Il cubo e io

Erno Rubik, the inventor of the world's most iconic puzzle, offers his first book, Cubed: The Puzzle of Us All, a memoir reflecting on a lifetime of creativity, curiosity, and discovery. Rubik shares his personal journey to creating the Rubik's Cube, detailing the trials and errors involved in its design. He explores the profound role puzzles play in our lives, asserting that they cultivate concentration, curiosity, and a sense of play, which are fundamental to human creativity. This book delves into the philosophy of invention, making a case for the importance of embracing an amateur mindset and acknowledging the inevitability of challenges in any creative endeavor. Rubik recounts the astonishing global success of an object he initially made for his own exploration, and how it evolved into a cultural symbol. Cubed offers a unique look at the process of creation and the enduring power of human ingenuity.