The Kaleidoscope Book: A Spectrum of Spectacular Scopes to Make [Paperback]

Thom Boswell (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 31, 1995

“A fascination with them shines through every page of this beautifully illustrated celebration that doubles as a craft book...Attractive full-color photos picture the devices. Sequenced black-and-white photos illustrate the 11 projects included...A lovely book designed with both the handicrafter and the pure aesthete in mind.”—Booklist. “Captivating...dazzling.”—American Bookseller.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Create a fascinating kaleidoscope with one of these fine projects, or gain an insight into how kaleidoscopes work. There are 10 projects to choose from, plus a thorough discussion of how the different image results are made. -- Midwest Book Review

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Sterling (December 31, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 080698371X
• ISBN-13: 978-0806983714
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 8.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #511,620 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Eye Opening Book on Kaleidoscopes, January 1, 2000

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Gabriel Wizard - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Kaleidoscope Book: A Spectrum of Spectacular Scopes to Make (Paperback)

Thom Boswell has written a wonderful book on the art of Kaleidoscopes. It opens with a brief history and explanation of the science behind these magical instruments. Next follows a beautiful gallery of color images which highlights not only the splendor of the inside of the scope, but also the creativity and artistic skill of many kaleidoscope makers. The pictures taken inside the scopes are the clearest and most beautiful I've ever seen. And the artistry of the exteriors is beyond belief. Many artists are featured and their scopes displayed for your enjoyment. You will be touched by each as they work their own unique magic in designing and building some of the most wonderful scopes imaginable. Finally, Mr. Boswell provides you with plans and projects for building your own kaleidoscopes. There are designs for scopes made from PVC pipe, stained glass, wood, brass and other materials. Each project is fully explained and illustrated and even a novice will be successful at kaleidoscope building using these instructions. This section of the book was a real eye opener for me, as I had never imagined that I could create a kaleidoscope myself. After reading this book, I have become an avid scope maker (...). I can highly recommend this book for anyone who likes kaleidoscopes or would like to learn how to make one. (...)You won't be sorry if you buy this book!

Gabe Wizard, Forum Host
Kaleidoscope Korner
(...)

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very informative book, November 29, 2001

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Brett Bensley (Charleston, IL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Kaleidoscope Book: A Spectrum of Spectacular Scopes to Make (Paperback)

I have been making kaleidoscopes professionally for years prior to this book coming out. When I found it, I fell in love. It inspired new creations, yet also returned the excitement of simplicity of the designs. I recommend this book to anyone getting started in kaleidoscope making. Some of the references need to be ignored, butitis worth buying. Nice, easy to read, good images, instructions are easy to follow. One of my top two picks in books on kaleidoscopes (I think I should know cause my library of kaleidoscopes books is now at 15).

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars As easy to follow a craft book as I have ever seen!, June 4, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Kaleidoscope Book: A Spectrum of Spectacular Scopes to Make (Paperback)

This easy to follow, well laid out how-to book will allow you to make a simple kaleidoscope within the first few hours and very complex ones in a manner of days. My children loved having daddy's attention to making them each a scope.