{"product_id":"optical-illusions-the-science-of-visual-perception-paperback","title":"Optical Illusions: The Science of Visual Perception - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAl Seckel\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e 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: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cli\u003eFigure\/ground illusions, in which one shape switches into another then back again\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAmbiguous figures\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eImpossible objects\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTrompe l'oeil\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStereo illusions.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e With illusions rendered in photography, artwork and computer imaging, and a huge variety of themes and effects, \u003cb\u003eOptical Illusions\u003c\/b\u003e dazzles both the mind and the eye. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Formerly at the California Institute of Technology, \u003cb\u003eAl Seckel\u003c\/b\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eThe Great Book of Optical Illusions\u003c\/i\u003e. He is also well-known for his illusion column in \u003ci\u003eNational Geographic Kids\u003c\/i\u003e magazine. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 312\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 9.9 x 8.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 01, 2009\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51765249540384,"sku":"9781554071517","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/7a2fed61ea8a3d4fad12b581645409ca.webp?v=1780264955","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/optical-illusions-the-science-of-visual-perception-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}