Combining interesting explanations with 3-dimensional models to cut out and glue together, this book is an exploration of the symmetries of Escher's plane tilings. Some designs fold to make polyhedra and there is the delight in how the motifs fit together at the vertices and along the edges. Others make into kaleidocycles, models of linked tetrahedra which will turn thru their centers. As they are rotated Escher's interlocking patterns form and reform in endless procession. It is said that 'everyone loves surprizes' and ...
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Combining interesting explanations with 3-dimensional models to cut out and glue together, this book is an exploration of the symmetries of Escher's plane tilings. Some designs fold to make polyhedra and there is the delight in how the motifs fit together at the vertices and along the edges. Others make into kaleidocycles, models of linked tetrahedra which will turn thru their centers. As they are rotated Escher's interlocking patterns form and reform in endless procession. It is said that 'everyone loves surprizes' and this book is full of them
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Add this copy of M. C. Escher Kaleidocycles-17 Models of Escher's to cart. $6.03, fair condition, Sold by Anybook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1982 by Tarquin Publications.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 450grams, ISBN: 0906212286.
Add this copy of M.C. Escher Kaleidocycles to cart. $11.11, poor condition, Sold by Anybook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1978 by Tarquin Publications.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 450grams, ISBN: 0906212286.
Add this copy of M. C. Escher Kaleidocycles: 17 Models of Escher's to cart. $13.95, good condition, Sold by Book Alley rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Pasadena, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1982 by Parkwest Pubns.
Add this copy of M.C. Escher Kaleidocycles to cart. $16.00, good condition, Sold by BingoBooks2 rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Vancouver, WA, UNITED STATES, published 1977 by Ballantine Books.
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Add this copy of M. C. Escher ® Kaleidocycles to cart. $20.05, very good condition, Sold by Half Price Books Inc rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1987 by Pomegranate Communications.
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Add this copy of M. C. Escher Kaleidocycles to cart. $22.00, good condition, Sold by My Book Heaven rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Alameda, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1977 by Ballantine.
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Very Good. Very Good condition. Kit complete. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.
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Add this copy of M. C. Escher Kaleidocycles: 17 Models of Escher's to cart. $26.78, new condition, Sold by SharP.Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Rockford, IL, UNITED STATES, published 1982 by Parkwest Pubns.
Visiting a small publishing company in Suffolk, UK, in the late 70s, I was intrigue by one of their current books - a collection of Kaleidocycles based on the work of Dutch artist M.C.Escher. From a sheet of thin card, a pair of scissors and a little glue. I made solid models which fascinated my young daughters for many years. All these years later I was amazed to find copies of this book on Alibris, this time for my grandchildren.
The more you try to describe Kaleidocycles, the less appealing they sound...description becomes a mass of confusing mathematical mumbo-jumbo rather than an intriguing toy made from paper, beautifully illustrated with clever, complex designs by the quirky artist, Escher.
Buy this book if you have yound children. Buy this book if you're a child at heart. You won't be disappointed.
