Throughout the book, each image is accompanied by an explanation of how it works, the story behind it � when it was discovered or who invented it first � and the details of exactly why it fools the human brain. The book includes many new and previously unpublished illusions, as well as new adaptations of lesser-known illusions. It also includes works by well-known illusion artists such as Bridget Riley, Salvador Dal�, Giuseppe Arcimboldo, Oscar Reutersv�rd, Ren� Magritte, Istv�n Orosz and Rob Gonsalves. There are chapters on the following subjects: optical illusions from the real world (mirage, refraction, afterimage), ambiguous figures, impossible figures, color adaptation, moving illusions and paradoxical illusions. Packed with inventive and colorful artworks, this will be a popular book with the gift and reference markets. The book provides an interesting take on this fascinating subject, with an emphasis on interaction, education and creative thinking.