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Magic Moving Images: Animated optical illusions (Paperback)

~ Colin Ord (Author)
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Gaze in wonder as mysterious images transform into magical animations. Make the horses gallop, a flag wave, 3D objects turn, and see London landmarks come to life. Many other familiar objects spin, rotate and animate through the pages of this book. All that is needed is the special acetate overlay (provided in the book) to bring the images to life Moving images first appeared in the 19th century as simple optical devices such as the Thaumatrope and the Zoetrope. The process of displaying sequences of still images in rapid succession - to show apparent motion - is the basis of early film animation and motion pictures.

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  • Paperback: 32 pages
  • Publisher: Tarquin Publications (July 15, 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1899618740
  • ISBN-13: 978-1899618743
  • Product Dimensions: 5.6 x 3.9 x 0.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars Cheap -flimsy and small, November 23, 2008
Not at all what I expected. Would NOT have purchase had I realized it was 3 inches by 4!
You also have to cut out the 'film' from the first page and then hold over the pages to follow. Too much $.
I am stuck with two...maybe a stocking stuffer.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great fun for adults and kids, August 2, 2007
If you're one of those who loves the zoetrope at the local museum, this book makes you feel like you took a piece of it home with you! My whole family enjoyed it. I think it will make a great birthday present for some of our young friends.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Amusing, July 12, 2009
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This book's quite amusing :) I had a day of fun with it (including showing it to friends). But since then, it has been staying on my shelf untouched.
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