Art and Artifice: And Other Essays of Illusion, Paperback - Jim Steinmeyer

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Reducere. Now in paperback comes Jim Steinmeyer's astonishing chronicle of half a century of illusionary innovation, backstage chicanery, and keen competitio...

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This volume gathers together some of the most brilliant and influential essays ever written in English.The Spirit of Controversy uses versions of t...

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Discover how artists have been tricking the human eye for centuries in this gorgeous and wide-ranging exploration of the art of illusion.Illustrati...

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Presents a passionate collection of the best essays on the visual arts written by contemporary novelists. This vibrant and diverse selection includ...

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Publisher: St Augustine's PressAuthor(s): Roger ScrutonNumber of pages: 246Publication date: 2019Dimensions: 401 x 268 x 19Cover type: Paperback / ...

The Fun Stuff and Other Essays - James Wood

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