Incredible Visual Illusions is the definitive collection of optical marvels, curated by cognitive vision scientist Al Seckel. This stunning volume presents nearly three hundred mind-bending images, ranging from classic geometric puzzles to previously unpublished works. Each page challenges the limits of human perception, demonstrating how the brain interprets light, shadow, colour, and motion to construct our sense of reality.
Readers will witness images that scintillate and shift, objects that vanish before their eyes, and perspective laws that appear to collapse. More than just a collection of tricks, the book provides fascinating insights into the "inverse problem"—the complex scientific mystery of how our visual system translates ambiguous two-dimensional retinal images into a stable, three-dimensional world. Whether you are a fan of brain teasers, a student of neuroscience, or simply someone who enjoys being captivated by the impossible, this book offers a profound exploration of human sight. It is a visual journey that proves how frequently our brains deceive us, ensuring that you will never look at the world around you in quite the same way again.
Used (good, see images, some yellowing and some cover wear) Softcover ISBN 9781740412476
