On Sat, 24 Apr 93 19:52:42 EDT, Gatlin Anthony CDT <uunet!usma8.USMA.EDU!x62727g2> wrote - AG> I am looking for some books on advanced bit manipulation AG> techniques, matrix manipulation algorithms, and variant AG> functions. Does anyone have a good bibliography? The WIRED May/June issue (page 59) listed probably the most relevant books on the topics (including the not-so-relevant) - 8<------ Cut Here --------- The Bedside Crypto Reader Further Readings on Cypherpunk Topics General ------- The Codebreakers Puzzle Palace David Kahn (Macmillan, 1967). James Bamford (Penguin, 1983). The seminal cryptographic history. A classic expose of thr National Security Agency. Books on Cryptographic Systems ------------------------------ Contemporary Cryptography Cryptography and Data Security Edited by Gustavus J. Simmons Dorothy Denning (Addison-Wesley, (IEEE Press, 1991). A fairly 1982). A good primer to the technical volume offering solid workings of crypto systems. background on the subject, including a chapter on the history of public-key cryptography by Whitfield Diffie. Sci-Fi Novels Beloved by Cypherpunks ------------------------------------ Ender's Game Orson Scott Card (Tor, 1985). Some vivid scenarios in which crypto anonymity is crucial. Shock-Wave Rider John Brunner (Balintine, 1976). Chilling representation of an oppresive lack of privacy in a networked society. True Names Werner Vinge (Blue Jay Books, 1984). A novel of cyberspace-style sojourns that outline links between electronic identity and physical identity. Cheers. Paul Ferguson | Uncle Sam wants to read Network Integration Consultant | your e-mail... Centreville, Virginia USA | Just say "NO" to the Clipper fergp@sytex.com | Chip...