Subtle Illusions

Subtle Illusions
Author: Ross Jaynes
Publisher: Independently Published
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-08
Genre:
ISBN:

A subtle illusion refers to a type of illusion that is not immediately apparent or obvious to the observer. Unlike more overt and glaring illusions, subtle illusions are often characterized by their ability to deceive the senses or the mind discreetly or inconspicuously. They may not be as attention-grabbing as other illusions, but they still play tricks on our perception and cognition. "Subtle Illusions" by BlackNiteLight is a series that explores visual tricks that excite and entice the eyes. Each illusion can be viewed normally or under blacklights to enhance the viewing experience. Within these pages, you'll discover a fascinating exploration of illusions that cloak themselves in subtlety, intriguingly evading immediate detection. Unlike their showier counterparts, Subtle Illusions have mastered the art of discretion, skillfully leading our perception astray without overt fanfare. As you turn each page, you'll be immersed in the wonder of perception, contemplating the multifaceted nature of human cognition and the awe-inspiring potential for deception hidden within. With every revelation, you'll gain a newfound appreciation for the artistry and intricacy behind illusions, leaving you with a deeper understanding of the fascinating interplay between the mind and the world it perceives. "Subtle Illusions" is an enthralling testament to the power of illusion and the boundless wonder found within the human mind. It is a book that invites you to question, to marvel, and to embrace the magic of perception as you journey through a world where what you see may not always be what you get.

Imperfect Illusions

Imperfect Illusions
Author: Vanora Lawless
Publisher: Andrea Lawless
Total Pages: 292
Release: 2022-10-04
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1778132308

A drafted empath. A dreamwalking poet. A world at war. Chicago, 1917. Idealistic, aspiring poet, Elliot Stone can make people feel euphoria or horror with a simple touch. But that's only part of his magical abilities. He can also wake in the dreams of people he cares deeply for. Stubborn, fiercely independent Warren “Sully” Sullivan is an illusionist with a secret: he feels the emotions of others as visceral sensations. A lifetime of fending for himself and parsing feelings that aren’t his own has left him guarded. An intoxicating, intense connection on their last night of freedom should be nothing more than a one-night stand. And it is. Until Elliot awakens in Sully's nightmare with an overpowering urge to save him, regardless of his carefully crafted moral code. As tragedy draws them together in real life to battle enemies with twisted magic, weakness is a disastrous liability. When keeping safe means revealing his to Elliot, can Sully take the risk? For fans of KJ Charles and Allie Therin, Imperfect Illusions is an officer/enlisted magical twist on WWI. Full of pining, spice, danger, and an unconventional slow burn, strap in for book one of a trilogy following dreamwalker Elliot and Sully through The Great War.

The Fantastic World of Optical Illusions

The Fantastic World of Optical Illusions
Author: Al Seckel
Publisher: Carlton Publishing Group
Total Pages: 304
Release: 2002
Genre: Optical illusions
ISBN: 9781842227107

Optical illusions have been fascinating our minds for centuries. By defying common perception and the workings of the eye with subtle, mind-teasing images, we gain a greater understanding of the way we ourselves look at the world, and how we can deceive ourselves regarding it. This lavishly produced book, contains some 280 of the most stunningly beautiful, involving and mind-stretching optical illusions reproduced in colour and black and white. With a huge variety of themes and effects, every type of optical illusion is represented. The effects in this collection will produce both joy and surprise in all age groups and genders. The Fantastic World of Optical Illusions is a collection of images from this fascinating area where art and science blur together.

The Oxford Compendium of Visual Illusions

The Oxford Compendium of Visual Illusions
Author: Arthur Gilman Shapiro
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 833
Release: 2017
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 019979460X

Visual illusions are compelling phenomena that draw attention to the brain's capacity to construct our perceptual world. The Compendium is a collection of over 100 chapters on visual illusions, written by the illusion creators or by vision scientists who have investigated mechanisms underlying the phenomena. --

Believing the Impossible Before Breakfast

Believing the Impossible Before Breakfast
Author: Osho
Publisher: Fivestar
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2024-05-03
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN:

Tao is the name for that which cannot be named, a name for the nameless – just like god or dhamma or truth or logos. These are not really names, but human helplessness. We have to call it something, we have to address it. Tao is one of the most beautiful names given to the unknown, because it is utterly meaningless. God has become very meaningful, hence it has lost significance.

The Art of Deception

The Art of Deception
Author: Brad Honeycutt
Publisher: Charlesbridge
Total Pages: 227
Release: 2014-10-07
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 1607347962

From the world’s greatest master illusion artists, including Guido Moretti, Tracy Lee Stum, Vladimir Kush, Rob Gonsalves and Bev Doolittle, to Istvan Orosz, John Langdon, Scott Kim, Oscar Reutersvard, and Donald "Rusty" Rust, THE ART OF DECEPTION is not just an ordinary collection of optical illusions. Author Brad Honeycutt has collected 200 of the finest deceptive images ever assembled that will excite both novices and long-time fans of illusion art. The spectrum spans from classic optical illusions to art that is "made real from the impossible." This collection includes famous paintings, stunning photographs, and computer enhanced visual eye treats that will make your mind's eye blink twice . . . and then smile. Every image was handpicked to feature a specific segment of the illusory spectrum that has one sole purpose--to illustrate the best artistic presentation possible. With commentary by the artists about their vision and techniques, this is an extraordinary book on the art and science of the illusion.

Landscapes & Illusions

Landscapes & Illusions
Author: Joen Wolfrom
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
Total Pages: 100
Release: 1990-01-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 0914881329

Have you ever stood by the edge of the ocean watching the sun go down or breathed the damp, misty air before a storm and wondered how you could capture the essence of those experiences in your quilts or artwork? There are lessons and exercises for the beginner and the advanced craftsperson. 47-color plates.

Perspective and Other Optical Illusions

Perspective and Other Optical Illusions
Author: Phoebe McNaughton
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 68
Release: 2007-11-06
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0802716334

Beginning with the evolution of visual perspective, McNaughton reveals how and why illusions work. She offers optical illusions to suggest to readers that the world they perceive is in fact a complex product of their brains, constructed from the sensory data. Illustrations.

Optical Illusions

Optical Illusions
Author: Al Seckel
Publisher: Richmond Hill, Ont. : Firefly Books
Total Pages: 322
Release: 2006
Genre: Art
ISBN:

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. 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: Figure/ground illusions, in which one shape switches into another then back again Ambiguous figures Impossible objects Trompe l'oeil Stereo illusions. With illusions rendered in photography, artwork and computer imaging, and a huge variety of themes and effects, Optical Illusions dazzles both the mind and the eye.