The TASCHEN Book of MAGIC
As a longtime fan and admirer of the TASCHEN art books, I have wondered when the “magic book” would come for severals years now. When I first heard it was going to become a reality a few years ago and that Mike Caveney and Jim Steinmeyer were involved, I didn’t think it could come soon enough. Anyone familiar with TASCHEN books knows they are of the highest quality and some might say as beautiful as the art they showcase. Expensive books they are (a few limited editions sell for upwards of $10,000), MAGIC is no exception and priced at $200. However, for a 650 page master archive of our arts history (1400-1950), is a a fair price in my opinion and well worth it. I have already placed my order and can’t wait to divulge its pages.
MAGIC, 1400-1950, is a book on the art of magic featuring 500 years of magic’s dazzling visual culture as a performing art. Read more information and leaf through a sample of the book on the TASCHEN website.
Available November 2009. Pre-Order Now.
The sounds very interesting. I’d love to have this on my bookcase.
The TASCHEN Book of MAGIC, is by far the best Magic & Illussion book ever produced! There is nothing in the market that comes even closer to this Magnus Opus”…The Book price is worth the investment and obviously marketed for serious Magicians who appreciate the quality of such magnificent literal work. Highly recommended!!!