Seeing Double: Over 200 Mind-Bending Illusions - Couverture souple

Block, J. Richard

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0415934826 ISBN 13 : 9780415934824

Editeur : Routledge, 2002

Synopsis

Book by J Richard Block

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

A psychologist and collector, Block has put his life's work, his enthusiasm, and his knowledge into this treasure trove of puzzles, illusions, and double diversions. Each page is guaranteed to surprise and delight, while celebrating the amazing flexibility and creativity of the human mind. and mind-bending illustrations that trick the eye into seeing two different images-and never both at the same time. Double illusions, upside-downs, ambiguous images and ambigrams are smartly organized by technique and illusory effect, with vivid descriptions of the psychological impact of each image as well as current scientific explanations for each stunning effect.
Psychologist and collector J. Richard Block has put his life's work, his enthusiasm, and his knowledge into this wonderfully fun, informative treasure trove of classic and contemporary puzzles, illusions and double diversions.

Biographie de l'auteur

J. Richard Block, Ph.D., former Vice President for Planning and Liaison and Professor of Psychology at Hofstra University, lives in Hempstead, New York. He is the President of Y & B Associates, which produces cards, games and puzzles dealing with illusions and art images for schools, museums, and the general public.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Routledge
• Date d'édition: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0415934826
• ISBN 13: 9780415934824
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 150