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A stereogram is a two-dimensional image that, when viewed properly, creates a stunning, almost magical impression of depth. Objects seem to float or to pop out of patterns. And these complex and sophisticated designs, produced by two of the most famous stereogram creators in the world, are state of the art. They’re simply among the most beautiful and amazing available today, combining different types of effects in a single picture. Sometimes, the trick to seeing the stereographic vision won’t be instantly obvious; you might need to stare at the picture for a while, adjust your gaze, or look slightly beyond the page before everything falls in line. The results are worth it—and once you’ve learned the technique, a whole world of art and spectacle will be yours.
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August 25, 2008: I've been a fan of stereograms since the mid 1990's. They've sure come a long way since the days they were first popularized by Magic Eye Publishing. 'Hidden Treasures' makes stereograms from the past look very old hat, indeed. The 120 images here are not only state of the art, but show a variety of techniques I never knew existed. Every single 3D image is unique, interesting, and the quality is excellent. I've seen a lot of stereogram books and I'm thinking this may well be the best to date. I'm hoping Priester and Levine will soon make a follow-up book to 'Hidden Treasures'.