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M.C. Escher: His Life and Complete Graphic Work (With a Fully Illustrated Catalogue) Hardcover – September 1, 1992

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All of the more than four hundred and fifty prints made by the popular graphic artist are reproduced and thoroughly discussed in an annotated study of Escher's unique visual exploration of time and space.

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349 pages
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English
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Harry N. Abrams, Inc.
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September 1, 1992
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8 and up
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13 years and up
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9.75 x 1.25 x 11.75 inches
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0810981130
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978-0810981133
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Harry N. Abrams, Inc. (September 1, 1992)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 349 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0810981130
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0810981133
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 13 years and up
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 8 and up
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5.1 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.75 x 1.25 x 11.75 inches

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Kirkpatrick

Don't hesitate.

Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2023

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This is the best Escher book. If you are a fan of M.C. Escher, just get it.

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rickglick

Amazing compilation of his history and his work!

Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2023

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A great story of Escher's life and his use of mathematics to create his mind blowing works of art. well presented and a great addition to my library.

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Tori Kelly

FAST SHIP. ITEM AS DESCRIBED.

Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2023

VERY PLEASED!

Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2021

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Book was in advertised condition. It was previously owned by a public library and the tag on the inside listed it's value there being more than twice what I paid for it. Good experience over all, may keep an eye out for this seller in the future.

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Phil Morgan

Good as New.

Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2021

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I was wary of buying a used book but now I am a believer. If I had bought it new it would not have been in better shape than this. Very happy!

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Mick

Impressive and in-depth

Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2018

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A very nice edition with lots of quality prints and interesting biographical information. A great index too, probably the most comprehensive index of all the books I own on Escher. Not as much on the technical aspects of his later drawings and the pictures are not as well-done as the "Magic of Escher" text but certainly a volume that any Escher lover will treasure.

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Brinda

Excellent sequence of Genius

Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2013

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The book is a approximately 12" x 9 3/4" which add to the enjoyment of the color plates, as well as the drawings. The writing is sequential on his personal history, influences, and the progression of his artistic evolution. It is a great addition to my art library. His mastery of drawing can easily be seen in these well sized plates. This book also included some photographs of the actual sites referenced in his artwork which adds to the depth of insight to the artist. I am not very good with words, especially in reviewing books...stuff is much easier to assess for me....that said - I REALLY ENJOY THIS BOOK.. From the vast amount of plates, the thoughtful writing, and the extras the author included for those interested, were more than I expected.

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Shane H.

Wasn't as much pics as I thought?

Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2021

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I just thought with it being a thicker book that there would be even more pictures than the other book I had, just more dialogue?

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エッシャーの全作品を収録

Reviewed in Japan on August 13, 2022

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中古でもかなり価格が高かったのだが、レビューを見て
エッシャーの版画作品が全部収録されているということで買った。
図版は小さいものもあるが、英文でエッシャーの伝記もついているし、
見たことのないモノクロ版画がたくさん掲載されている。
ページも多くハードカバーで一生ものの本だった。大変満足。
　なお、モノクロ版画は収録されているが、シンメトリードローイングと呼ばれる
タイル状にパターンをしきつめた絵はこの本にも掲載されていないものがある。
今から40年ほど前、1980年代半ば、西武百貨店がまだ勢いがあったころ行われた
展覧会のカタログを保管してあり、これにかなりのタイル状の絵が載っている。
表紙は黄ばんだが今でも眺めている。これだけの作品を残したエネルギーに驚かされる。
　エッシャーの絵は知的好奇心を刺激して本当に楽しい。多分死ぬまでこの本は大事にすると思う。

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Gergely Kovács

Highly recommended

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 10, 2021

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So far the best book I have seen about M.C. Escher. I ordered a used book, labeled as in “very good” condition, and I am happy with my purchase.

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Amazon Customer

A glimpse of the personal life of the very original artist, MC Escher.

Reviewed in Canada on September 18, 2019

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This is a very interesting book on the life of the very original artist, MC Escher. He was profoundly original.
Others have used his ideas on perspective and gone forward and beyond.
A wonderful life, but his ideas are now wide spread.

ctjuggler

The best thing I like about this book is that it ...

Reviewed in Canada on December 14, 2017

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The best thing I like about this book is that it includes all of M.C. Escher's known works. Most other M.C. Escher books only include his more popular works, leaving out others. This book also has some background about Escher and provides details on things like the dimensions of each work (useful information if you are trying to determine if a piece is authentic or not).

pepito

very good book

Reviewed in Germany on March 30, 2017

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This book is really good, to my taste. It is extensive, not only descriptive but get some insight into maths of the drawings and also include some nice color drawings, apart of course of the whole collection of Escher complete work at the end of the book. The pictures are not large, in general, but to me enough. If you are interested only on big (full page) pictures this is not the book (only a few of them), for all the others, this is your book! I miss this kind of quality in nowadays "fast food" book production!!

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