Escher, Illusion and Perception
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Images of Infinity This book is a collection of drawings, writings, photographs, stories, poetry, and cartoons revolving around the problems, paradoxes and theories about the infinite and the infinitesimal - ideas that people have grappled with throughout the centuries. It is a book for people of any age who find wonderment and fascination in pursuing the simple realisation that the counting numbers follow each other without end; or in peering at the reflections and the reflections-of-reflections when two mirrors face each other. Can a drawing of a hand drawing itself and the thing it is drawing, ever be finished? £7.50 (No VAT on this product) | ||||||||
The Magic Mirror of M. C. Escher This magnificent book is a revealing study of the life and works of one of the most astonishing artists of our time. Copiously illustrated with his finished works, it also shows many of the sketches, studies and diagrams which he made while creating his magical effects. Escher always claimed to know nothing of mathematics, but he was fascinated by it and it inspired so much of his exploration into the nature of perception. His unique contribution to our understanding of perception and what we regard as possible or impossible is fully discussed and explained in this book. £7.95
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No.15 Cascade We stock all the full size of Escher posters that are available and a few smaller prints for framing. An illustrated catalogue showing most of these posters, with sizes and colours is available at 54p if sent with an order. Otherwise please send three 1st class stamps. Price per poster £7.64 (inc.VAT) *Also available as prints for framing |
Aspects of Infinity The concept of infinity and the infinite is a fascinating one and this poster covers many different aspects of it . From the idea of a succession of fleas, all with smaller fleas on their backs to ideas about the number of atoms in the Universe. It raises the question of why one should not take a half-finished book back to the infinite library or ever begin to say the poem which starts ‘ It was a dark and stormy night and the Captain said...’ From graphs to geometry, from road signs to Penrose Tilings, all arranged around a Pythagoras Tree , this poster offers many different topics for discussion and contemplation. £3.53 (inc.VAT) | |||||||||||||||
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Illusion and Confusion Reality and order or possibly illusion and confusion. The eye finds it very difficult to decide. Impossible geometry which denies reality is cunningly hidden and disguised by real accuracy in places and by humourous touches in others. Each is 600 x 420 mm | ||||||||||||||||
Impossible Geometry Is it possible to catalogue the impossible? This is just what has been done to create this colourful poster. It shows 14 different impossible figures which are impossible in different ways. There is plenty to tease the eye and stimulate the imagination of children and adults alike. £3.53 (inc.VAT) | ||||||||||||||||
The Impossible Kennel This splendid photograph appears to show a true do-it-yourself nightmare. Walter Wicks has started to make a kennel for his puppies but it has turned out very strangely indeed. We know that a framework like this cannot really be made, but there it seems to stand. He sits on the ground beside it looking rather pleased with himself. This poster will make a fine contribution to any study of optical illusions and impossible figures and on it Walter explains with the help of additional photographs exactly how he achieved the illusion. Poster 840 x 600mm | ||||||||||||||||
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