Optical Illusions - The Science of Visual Perception
Seckel, Al
Sold by Cultural Connection, Cape Coral, FL, U.S.A.
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Add to basketSold by Cultural Connection, Cape Coral, FL, U.S.A.
AbeBooks Seller since December 5, 2005
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basket2012 Seventh printing. 4to softcover 10" tall x 9". 312 pages printed on high quality slick paper. 272 full page visual illusions. Slight ripple at very top of last 100 pages - hardly noticeable. Clean. Bright. Tightly bound. near Fine condition.
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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.
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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