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Book Title
Optical Illusions : the Science of Visual Perception
Publication Name
Optical Illusions: The Science of Visual Perception
Title
Optical Illusions: The Science of Visual Perception
Author
Al Seckel
Format
Trade Paperback
EAN
9781554071517
ISBN
9781554071517
Edition
Reprint ed.
Publisher
Firefly Books, The Limited
Genre
Art, Games & Activities, Science
Release Date
01/03/2013
Release Year
2013
Language
English
Country/Region of Manufacture
CA
Item Height
0.9in
Item Length
10in
Publication Year
2009
Topic
Reference, General, Puzzles, Optical Illusions
Item Width
9in
Item Weight
52.3 Oz
Number of Pages
312 Pages

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275 optical illusions are rendered in photography, artwork and computer imaging, and individually explained. The visual illusions illustrated are from both historic and modern sources and the book includes notes about the science of visual perception.

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Publisher
Firefly Books, The Limited
ISBN-10
1554071518
ISBN-13
9781554071517
eBay Product ID (ePID)
62962224

Product Key Features

Book Title
Optical Illusions : the Science of Visual Perception
Author
Al Seckel
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Reference, General, Puzzles, Optical Illusions
Publication Year
2009
Genre
Art, Games & Activities, Science
Number of Pages
312 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
10in
Item Height
0.9in
Item Width
9in
Item Weight
52.3 Oz

Additional Product Features

Lc Classification Number
Qp495.S42 2006
Edition Number
3
Reviews
Optical illusions are pictures that trick the brains interpretation of what you know and what you perceive. Seckel has compiled almost 300 of them in beautiful illustrations as they are intended (some in color others in black and white... There is a good combination of photographs, paintings, and drawings to keep readers interested and many illusionary styles are represented. During the time I was reviewing this book, I had a lot of patron interest., The comprehensive collection of graphic patterns is mind-bending, eye-opening, and highly entertaining., [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., This book offers a comprehensive collection of more than 275 mind-bending images, hidden figures and eye-opening graphic patterns., 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., The 300-page collection of visual shapes and images has far more than the usual figure illusions found in other books of this nature., 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., [Optical Illustions] has far more than the usual figure illusions found in other books of this nature., Stunning images guaranteed to both befuddle and amaze you. Plus, it explains the science behind the illusion.
Table of Content
Preface Your Mind's Eye Illusions What's Going On? Glossary Further Reading Illusion Category Index Images Credits
Copyright Date
2006
Target Audience
Trade
Dewey Decimal
612.8/4
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes

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  • by CkOkA2pjTai@Deleted
    Nov 09, 2010

    A big, heavy, wonderful book of illusions that work.

    This is a fascinating volume of numerous, well-presented, optical illusions which work well right off the pages. Color changes, perspective effects and motion perceptions causing the mind to see what is not there. Very well done.

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