{"product_id":"m-c-escher-visions-of-symmetry-new-edition","title":"M.C. Escher: Visions of Symmetry (New Edition)","description":"Doris Schattschneider's classic M. C. Escher: Visions of Symmetry (1990) is the most penetrating study of Escher's work in existence, and the one most admired by mathematicians and scientists. It deals with one powerful obsession that preoccupied Escher: what he called \"the regular division of the plane,\" the puzzle-like interlocking of birds, fish, lizards, and other natural forms in continuous patterns. Schattschneider asks, \"How did he do it?\" She answers the question by meticulously analyzing Escher's notebooks, and the New Scientist described the result as \"a collection of detective stories whose plots are brilliantly organized patterns.\"\nLike the first edition of the book, this new volume includes many of Escher's masterworks, as well as hundreds of lesser-known examples of his work. It also features an illustrated epilogue by the author that reveals new information about Escher's inspiration and shows how his ideas of symmetry have influenced mathematicians, computer scientists, and contemporary artists. Visions of Symmetry is a trip into the mind of a creator who continues to captivate the world.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0810943085\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.0810943085.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Doris Schattschneider\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly!  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41438515658810,"sku":"DBV.0810943085.G","price":16.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/0810943085-0.jpg?v=1780161317","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/m-c-escher-visions-of-symmetry-new-edition","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}