Practical books for mathematical finance?

[Whynance]

I (3rd year) study math and need a book that would help me to learn relevant mathematics rigorously and to apply it immediately in the financial world. i.e., seeing a financial problem (e.g., pricing an option) from a mathematical perspective and figuring out what math I can do to achieve this, then program idea to check.

This is for independent study.

 

[Daniel Duffy]

Such a book does not exist, and for good reasons.

Hull's book is recommended as a starter.

magic wands don't exist in math.

 

[Whynance]

Such a book does not exist, and for good reasons.

Hull's book is recommended as a starter.

magic wands don't exist in math.

How about a book an introductory book that will teach me the math tools & demonstrate some applications then I learn on my own to apply it.

The Concepts and Practice of Mathematical Finance (Mathematics, Finance and Risk) 2nd Edition
by Mark S. Joshi

or

A Primer For The Mathematics Of Financial Engineering, Second Ed??

Are those good?

 

[Daniel Duffy]

Joshi is a good book IMO.

Salih Nefcti gives an intuitive intro.