Optical Illusions
The Science of Visual Perception
Published on 1. January 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
312 pages
978-1-55407-151-7 (ISBN)
Description
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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Edition
Reprint edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Ontario
Canada
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
full color throughout, explanatory notes, glossary, further reading, index; 275 Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 255 mm
Width: 231 mm
Thickness: 30 mm
Weight
1475 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-55407-151-7 (9781554071517)
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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.