Escher on Escher


Book Description

This book provides a solid image of Escher as he saw himself--not as an 'artist' but as an artisan, a graphic artist with heart and soul, obsessed by contrasts and possessed by a unique creativity.




M.C. Escher


Book Description

The Abradale Press (Abrams' promotional book imprint) reprint of the work originally published by Abrams in 1982--and still in BIP at $65.00. Faithfully reprints the original at a modest price. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.




Masters of Deception


Book Description

Rings of seahorses seem to rotate and butterflies seems to transform into warriors right on the page. Astonishing creations of visual trickery by masters of the art, such as Escher, Dali, and Archimbolo make this breathtaking collection the definitive book of optical illusions. Includes an illuminating Foreword by the Pulitzer Prize-winning author Hofstadter.




The Graphic Work


Book Description

""Graphic Work"" presents over 80 of Escher's most interesting pictures selected by the artist himself. It includes Escher's commentaries on his work, which make his startling visual effects more easy to interpret. The book also features Escher's own account of his evolution as an artist. An authentic source book of high significance, it offers the best introduction to the fantastic universe of the grand master of illusion.




The Magic of M.C. Escher


Book Description

In this text, Escher's works, from the great masterpieces to numerous previously unpublished drawings, are arranged to form a cinematic journey of discovery.




M. C. Escher


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Introduction and explanation of each print by the artist.




M. C. Escher


Book Description

Imaginary worlds, impossible stairways, paradoxical hallways, enigmatic patterns, and mind-boggling graphics are the trademarks of M.C. Escher's artwork. His two-dimensional drawings bring to life a fourth dimension where the surfaces of things come together like a Mobius strip. The profoundly original work of Escher has inspired countless artists, designers, and filmmakers and can be considered a genre in itself. This guide provides a mind-bending introduction to the great master's work.




The Graphic Work of M.C. Escher


Book Description

Seventy-six reproductions of the precisely executed yet surrealistic renderings by the master of trompe l'oeil. Also featured are an introduction and individual descriptions of each piece by the artist himself, 68 black-and-white graphic plates and eight four-color graphic plates are included.




The World of M. C. Escher


Book Description

A collection of M. C. Escher artwork.