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The Great Book of Optical Illusions

The Great Book of Optical Illusions

by Al Seckel (Author)

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    Paperback 2002

    $6.08
Synopsis

It is said that seeing is believing. But what if the picture you see is hard to believe? Maybe it appears to be something else entirely.

In The Great Book of Optical Illusions, Al Seckel brings together a collection of fascinating visual puzzles and enigmatic designs that make the viewer wonder: How does this work? What does it really contain?

From collections of baffling shapes that defy the viewer to work out the hidden figures, to dazzling patterns that appear to change on the page, here are optical illusions found in classical art and through history to the most modern of visual tricks.

There are more than 280 color and black and white illustrations in the book, from Illusionworks, the world's leading brand of illusion artworks.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
 Pages: 304
 Edition: Reprint
 Publisher: Firefly Books Ltd
Published: 29 Sep 2002
ISBN 10: 1552976505
ISBN 13: 9781552976500

Media Reviews
One of the most intriguing collections of its kind.--Tim Blangger Allentown Morning Call (11/04/2002)
These puzzles invite sharing, making it a great book for enjoying family time.--Janet McNaughton Today's Parent (12/01/2005)
A mesmerizing and fun collection of drawings and paintings that break everyday rules of perception... wonderful book.-- (11/10/2002)
This visually stunning collection will appeal to illusion enthusiasts as well as to art lovers ... a sophisticated coffee-table book that young people will enjoy pouring over and figuring out what they see or think they see.-- (12/01/2002)
What fun these are ... [they] tease your eyes and exercise your mind.-- (12/15/2002)
Chosen as a Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers --School Library Journal (03/01/2003)
Lovely and bewildering paintings that will more than see you through a trip to the bathroom.--Georgia Straight (11/28/2002)
An enormous variety of visual illusions.... entertaining... excellent graphics.-- (03/01/2004)
Author Bio

Al Seckel, formerly of the California Institute of Technology, is a leading authority on visual and other types of sensory illusions. His earlier work, The Great Book of Optical Illusions garnered rave reviews, and sold nearly 100,000 copies. He is the author of over 15 books on this subject, and has lectured extensively at many of the world's most prestigious universities. He also designs interactive galleries on illusions and perception for science museums across the country and around the world. Seckel writes an illusion column for National Geographic Kids magazine.