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Optical illusions have been fascinating our minds for centuries. By defying common perception and the workings of the eye with subtle, mind-teasing images, we gain a greater understanding of the way we ourselves look at the world, and how we can deceive ourselves regarding it. This lavishly produced book, contains some 280 of the most stunningly beautiful, involving and mind-stretching optical illusions reproduced in colour and black and white. With a huge variety of themes and effects, every type of optical illusion is represented. The effects in this collection will produce both joy and surprise in all age groups and genders. The Fantastic World of Optical Illusions is a collection of images from this fascinating area where art and science blur together.Product Identifiers
PublisherCarlton Books Ltd
ISBN-101842227106
ISBN-139781842227107
eBay Product ID (ePID)103745537
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SubjectHobbies, Pastimes & Indoor Games
LanguageEnglish
TypeTextbook
AuthorAl Seckel
FormatPaperback
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Date of Publication02/09/2002
Place of PublicationLondon
Out-Of-Print Date22/02/2007
Country of PublicationUnited Kingdom
Author BiographyAl Seckel is the world's leading authority on illusions. He has lectured extensively on the subject in his native USA and around the world, including most of the world's most prestigious universities. He is currently working on a comprehensive academic treatise on illusions for the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and designs interactive illusion and perception galleries for science museums all over the globe. The Vice-President of Illusion Works, he currently works in the Division
Content Note280 Colour and Duotone Illustrations
