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Disruptive Pattern Material: An Encyclopedia of Camouflage

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This book is not easy to talk about briefly because its contents are so vast. Not only is its page size large, it is also unusually thick, with more than 600 large pages of full-color images and text. It may at first sound pricey, but when you see and hold the physical thing, it's hard to believe that it isn't a lot more expensive. It is, as announced by the subtitle, an encyclopedia of camouflage. But it's far, far more than only that. Only one dimension of it is military, since there are countless examples of pattern disruption in art, nature and culture. This single volume version is a must for anyone who is interested in natural form, the visual arts, deception, mimicry, and pattern play. It will keep you occupied for months. The only thing better that I know of is the two-volume boxed UK edition of the same book in which the second volume is exclusively devoted to camouflage patterns on military uniforms. It is more expensive of course, but it's well worth it, especially for collectors of extraordinary books. For more on that edition, see www.dpmpublishing.com or search the UK Amazon website.

For the camouflage obsessed, this M*O*N*S*T*E*R of a book is akin to breathing pure oxygen. "Lift" it onto your coffee table and enjoy!

This was a rare find. It came in perfect condition. It made a great Xmas gift to my son who is a talented artist and loves to wear camo pants. I enjoyed looking at the book too before wrapping it under the tree. I would recommend this book to anyone.