{"product_id":"impossibilia-by-davide-fumagalli","title":"Impossibilia by Davide Fumagalli","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA visual and historical romp through a world of impossible objects—quite simply, 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\u003eThat's the question Davide Fumagalli poses in this groundbreaking tome—a deep dive into the origins, history, and present-day obsession with objects that baffle the brain and tickle the senses. He’s dubbed these marvels \"impossiblia.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrepare for a wild ride through the minds of brilliant artists, puzzle makers, ship-in-bottle aficionados, optical illusion wizards, craftspeople, magicians, and those creative weirdos who can solve problems you didn’t even know you had.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom the genius of M.C. Escher to the legendary Harry Eng (the godfather of impossible bottles), \u003cb\u003eImpossiblia\u003c\/b\u003e traces the roots of this quirky underground scene like no one else has dared to do. (And yes, a couple of secrets behind their creation are disclosed here for the very first time—so keep it under your hat.)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRichly illustrated and packed with original snaps of the author’s own mind-bending creations, alongside never-before-seen images of the miraculous works that inspired him, \u003cb\u003eImpossiblia\u003c\/b\u003e is a delightful fusion of eye-popping visuals and untold history.\u003c\/p\u003e\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 colour photographs and drawings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduction by puzzle master and game designer Mark Setteducatti\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eThe ideal present for anyone who fancies puzzles, loves problem-solving, or simply enjoys curious creations—this book is a cracking gateway into a world of delightful mysteries.","brand":"Squash Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56888579522884,"sku":"IMPOSSIBILIA","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0943\/1826\/4644\/files\/80766-full.png?v=1782411278","url":"https:\/\/www.handpickedmagic.com\/products\/impossibilia-by-davide-fumagalli","provider":"Hand Picked Magic ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}