Make Your Own Optical Illusions: 50 Hands-On Models and Experiment to Make and Do

Author: Gifford, Clive

Edition: Illustrated

Format: Illustrated

Number Of Pages: 64

Details: Product Description  Optical Illusions is a mind-bending introduction to the science of optical illusions, packed with clearly presented, hands-on projects and experiments for the reader to make and do. Combining innovative paper engineering, off-the-page fun and the use of smartphone cameras, this accessible introduction also gives an insight into the neuroscience behind how our brains and our eyes interact. Sure to enthrall and engage amateur psychologists and makers alike.  Review “New ways of seeing also abound in  Make Your Own Optical Illusions: 50 Hands-On Models and Experiments to Make and Do. In this beguiling book, author  investigates different types of optical illusions and equips his audience with need-to-know information on vision and perception. Through clear, accessible explanations of how our brains process color, motion and other stimuli, he sets the stage for an amazing magic show. Nifty projects with clear instructions appear throughout the book. Paper punch-outs allow aspiring illusionists to create spinning tops, a 3D dog and other objects. With helpful illustrations and interactive elements contributed by artist Rob Ives, the book gives readers everything they need to explore new modes of perception. Get ready for some visual trickery!”― Bookpage About the Author Clive Gifford has traveled to more than 70 countries, climbed rocket launch towers, ridden on robots, and flown gliders. He's had more than 200 books published and has received nominations for or won Royal Society, School Library Association, Smithsonian, and TES awards. He won the Blue Peter Book Award for Best Book with Facts 2019 for his title The Colors of History (QEB). Clive lives in Manchester, UK.  Rob Ives is a highly regarded British paper engineer who began designing card models whilst still a maths teacher. His books include the ever-popular Paper Automata and he runs a website, www.flying-pig.co.uk, where he sells his models. 

EAN: 9781786038623

Release Date: 21-05-2019

Languages: English

Item Condition: New

Binding: Hardcover