M. C. Escher Kaleidocycles: 17 Models of Escher's Graphics and the Story of How They Were Devised

Schattschneider, Doris,Walker, Wallace,Escher, M. C.

ISBN 10: 0906212286 / ISBN 13: 9780906212288

Published by Parkwest Pubns, 1982

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Good. Shelf wear and corner wear. Used with no markings in text. Binding is sturdy.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: M. C. Escher Kaleidocycles: 17 Models of Escher's Graphics and the Story of How They Were Devised
• Publisher: Parkwest Pubns
• Publication Date: 1982
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0906212286
• ISBN 13: 9780906212288
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

Combining interesting explanations with 3-dimensional models to cut out and glue together, this book is an exploration of the symmetries of Escher's plane tilings. Some designs fold to make polyhedra and there is the delight in how the motifs fit together at the vertices and along the edges. Others make into kaleidocycles, models of linked tetrahedra which will turn thru their centers. As they are rotated Escher's interlocking patterns form and reform in endless procession. It is said that 'everyone loves surprizes' and this book is full of them