--- product_id: 455582242 title: "- Art of Computer Programming, The, Volumes 1-4B, Boxed Set" price: "£277.50" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/455582242-art-of-computer-programming-the-volumes-1-4b-boxed-set store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # - Art of Computer Programming, The, Volumes 1-4B, Boxed Set **Price:** £277.50 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** - Art of Computer Programming, The, Volumes 1-4B, Boxed Set - **How much does it cost?** £277.50 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/455582242-art-of-computer-programming-the-volumes-1-4b-boxed-set) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Now Includes the Long-Anticipated Volume 4B! Countless readers have spoken about the profound personal influence of Knuth's work. Scientists have marveled at the beauty and elegance of his analysis, while ordinary programmers have successfully applied his "cookbook" solutions to their day-to-day problems. All have admired Knuth for the breadth, clarity, accuracy, and good humor found in his books. Primarily written as a reference, some people have nevertheless found it possible and interesting to read each volume from beginning to end. A programmer in China even compared the experience to reading a poem. Whatever your background, if you need to do any serious computer programming, you will find your own good reason to make each volume in this series a readily accessible part of your scholarly or professional library. These five books comprise what easily could be the most important set of information on any serious programmer's bookshelf. This set now includes Volume 4B, the sequel to Volume 4A, which extends Knuth's exploration of combinatorial algorithms. These algorithms are of keen interest to software designers because ". . . a single good idea can save years or even centuries of computer time." "Donald Knuth may very well be a great master of the analysis of algorithms, but more than that, he is an incredible and tireless storyteller who always strikes the perfect balance between theory, practice, and fun. [ The Art of Computer Programming, Volume 4B, Combinatorial Algorithms, Part 2, ] dives deep into the fascinating exploration of search spaces (which is quite like looking for a needle in a haystack or, even harder, to prove the absence of a needle in a haystack), where actions performed while moving forward must be meticulously undone when backtracking. It introduces us to the beauty of dancing links for removing and restoring the cells of a matrix in a dance which is both simple to implement and very efficient. And it studies the iconic and versatile satisfiability problem and carefully analyses various ingredients of SAT solvers." -- Christine Solnon, Department of Computer Science, INSA Lyon This box set includes the following volumes: The Art of Computer Programming: Volume 1: Fundamental Algorithms, 3rd Edition The Art of Computer Programming, Volume 2: Seminumerical Algorithms, 3rd Edition The Art of Computer Programming: Volume 3: Sorting and Searching, 2nd Edition The Art of Computer Programming, Volume 4A: Combinatorial Algorithms, Part 1 The Art of Computer Programming, Volume 4B: Combinatorial Algorithms, Part 2 Review: Excellent Quality and Valuable Content, Though Not Easy to Carry - The set of books arrived in very good condition. The content itself is a real gem, although the collection is somewhat heavy and not very practical to carry around. The production quality is excellent: sturdy box, solid covers, and everything feels well made and durable. Review: thank you - good reference for programmers ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #38,062 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #2 in Computer Algorithms #4 in Programming Algorithms #6 in Computer Programming Languages | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 217 Reviews | ## Images ![- Art of Computer Programming, The, Volumes 1-4B, Boxed Set - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/719SYGJejmL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Quality and Valuable Content, Though Not Easy to Carry *by J***L on January 13, 2026* The set of books arrived in very good condition. The content itself is a real gem, although the collection is somewhat heavy and not very practical to carry around. 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