The Magic Mirror of M.C. Escher

This is a large book with high quality paper and many reproductions of Escher's work within its pages. It is not, however, intended for the casual reader. It is written in a technical style intended to define and explain the artist's methods. There is some bio included but only within the context of the overall commentary about the development of his style.Images appear to be included mostly for reference. They are not featured in such a way that a browser would enjoy. Call me a philistine if you like, but I was hoping for a coffee table book. It's definitely not that.

If you appreciate the works of Escher you will enjoy this compilation.

Escher's work is so engaging and interesting. Everyone has seen Escher's work, even if they don't know the name. I've used his work to teach math, graphics, and problem solving. My college students love analyzing his work.I bought this book as a gift, and it was an excellent choice. There are many example works in the book, plus interesting explanations.

one of my favorite Eschers is a 1960 woodcut that presents a fascinating image of men 'scending' —ascending and descending simultaneously.two other marvels are his 1961 wood engraving of a Moebius strip,and his 1963 woodcut of a Moebius strip round which red ants are endlessly heading.among my tiptop fayvs is his 1955 lithograph Three Worlds presenting the surface of a pond,and a fish below, and the mirrored image of three trees overseeing.his tessellations also charm; ahhhh the variety and the originality of his art!

What a fun book and artist. My autismal son LOVED this

always wanted to know how this guy thought. interesting how his thought process worked for him and his art work

Nice book.

I have always admired the works of M.C. Escher, and this anniversary book is an excellent purchase. It contains most of the amazing illustrations the artist created during his lifetime, along with an excellent biography about the artist. For the price, I would also consider purchasing for gift giving for the upcoming holidays.

If you want to know more about Escher the person and how he did his work then this is the book. As well as a biography it includes working drawings and discussions on perspective and how he made his images work..It is not a comprehensive record of all his works. There are other books for that. But they don't give the insight that this one does.

amazing

Nice book, it has several good eye delight photos, but since the book is about the person who drew them, there is a lot of written information and some other photos

A usefull publication and a real must for graphic designersas it is full of ideas.any body with an interest into Graphic Design will find this book usefull reference material

Swift delivery. Good product.