Ask HN: Looking for a dense book on algorithms

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All my books on algorithms are pretty wordy and I'd like some recommendations on good algorithm books that are quite dense and to the point. Thank you.

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OK. So Cormen's "Intro to Algorithms"[1] or Knuth[2].., but be prepared to be gobsmacked and have a graduate level math background...

[1] http://www.amazon.com/Introduction-Algorithms-Edition-Thomas...

[2] http://www.amazon.com/Computer-Programming-Volumes-1-4A-Boxe...

On the other hand if you like wordy, I would quite recommend "Compared to What"[1] by Rawlins...

[1] http://www.amazon.com/Compared-What-Introduction-Algorithms-...

CLRS - the de facto algorithm book and a good book to put your monitor on.

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