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Synopsis
This intriguing collection contains more than 275 optical illusions that appear to change before your eyes. Al Seckel carefully selected both well-known images, such as Shepard's tabletop, Wade's spiral, Ames room and Rubin's face/vase, and many lesser-known, but no less effective, illusions.
Every type of optical illusion is here, along with notes about the science of each visual perception and how the illusions work. Among the baffling images and shapes are:
With illusions rendered in photography, artwork and computer imaging, and a huge variety of themes and effects, Optical Illusions dazzles both the mind and the eye.
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Review
Highly entertaining. -- Jodi DeLong "Halifax Chronicle Herald" (12/10/2006)
American Library Association Notable Children's Book, Nonfiction, 2006
This book offers a comprehensive collection of more than 275 mind-bending images, hidden figures and eye-opening graphic patterns.
[Optical Illustions] has far more than the usual figure illusions found in other books of this nature.--Sara Catherine Howard"Teacher Librarian: The Journal for School Library" (06/01/2007)
Highly entertaining.--Jodi DeLong"Halifax Chronicle Herald" (12/10/2006)
American Library Association Quick Picks for Young Adult Reluctant Readers 2007 This book offers a comprehensive collection of more than 275 mind-bending images, hidden figures and eye-opening graphic patterns. Explanations ... offer readers insight into how optical illusions are created.
Stunning images guaranteed to both befuddle and amaze you. Plus, it explains the science behind the illusion.
The 300-page collection of visual shapes and images has far more than the usual figure illusions found in other books of this nature.--Sara Catherine Howard"Teacher Librarian: The Journal for School Library" (06/01/2007)
[A] highly entertaining look at how our perceptions can be deceived... includes some handy notes about the science of visual perception, offering explanations about how our eyes truly can deceive us.--Jodi DeLong"Halifax Chronicle Herald" (12/10/2006)
The comprehensive collection of graphic patterns is mind-bending, eye-opening, and highly entertaining.--Reza"20 Best Puzzle Books, Multipotens Blog" (07/10/2017)
About the Author
Formerly at the California Institute of Technology, Al Seckel is a leading authority on visual and other types of sensory illusions. He is the author of 15 books on this subject, including the classic The Great Book of Optical Illusions. He is also well-known for his illusion column in National Geographic Kids magazine.
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- PublisherFirefly Books Ltd
- Publication date2009
- ISBN 10 1554071720
- ISBN 13 9781554071722
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages312
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