{"product_id":"impossibilia-by-davide-fumagalli","title":"Impossibilia by Davide Fumagalli","description":"\u003cb\u003eA visual and historical chronicle of impossible objects, and the first book of its kind. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Why do certain objects have an extraordinary ability to fascinate us and spark wonder, while others do not?\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSo asks Davide Fumagalli in the pages of this work - the first of its kind - which studies the genesis, history, development, and modern day mania surrounding objects that interrupt the logical mind and confound the senses. These impossible objects he has dubbed impossiblia.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReaders will journey through the lands and minds of great artists, puzzle makers, ship-in-bottle builders, optical illusion designers, craftsmen, magicians, and creative problem solvers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom the work and methods of M.C. Escher to the godfather of impossible bottles, Harry Eng, \u003cb\u003eImpossiblia\u003c\/b\u003e traces the origins of this super-secret and wildly popular subculture in a way no author has before. (And a few secrets behind their creation are revealed in its pages for the first time.)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRichly illustrated and stylized with original photographs of the author's own creations and many previously unpublished images of the miraculous works of those who inspired him, \u003cb\u003eImpossiblia\u003c\/b\u003e is a delightful combination of striking visuals and never-before-chronicled history.\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e176 pages, hardbound \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOversize (10 x 10\") coffee-table book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmyth sewn binding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRichly illustrated with over 150 color photographs and drawings \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduction by puzzle master and game designer Mark Setteducatti \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eThe perfect gift for those who love puzzles, problem solving, and curious creations, and an ideal introduction to this mysterious world.","brand":"Murphy's Magic Supplies, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63833385566585,"sku":"IMPOSSIBILIA","price":40.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1228\/9982\/files\/80766-full.png?v=1782399754","url":"https:\/\/magicshop.co.uk\/products\/impossibilia-by-davide-fumagalli","provider":"Merchant of Magic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}