Kaleidoscopes: Wonders of Wonder PDF
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Mm AY IE ff| bb © Ss © © FP & S Wonders Of Wonder COZY BAKER 4 | SE ba PUBLISHING ING A a ~~ Copyright © 1999 by Cozy Baker Developmental Editor: Cyndy Lyle Rymer Technical Editor: Sara Kate MacFarland Copy Editor: Vera Tobin Book Design: Lesley Gasparetti Book Production: Kathy Lee Cover Design: Christina Jarumay Illustrator: Jay Richards Front Cover Photographs: Top Row-Charles Karadimos (left); Randy & Shelley Knapp (center and right). Middle Row-Tom & Sherry Rupert (far left); Luc & Sallie Durette (left); Van Cort Instruments (scope); Randy & Shelley Knapp (far right). Bottom Row-David Sugich (left); Luc & Sallie Durette (center and right); Marc Tickle (front and back cover flaps). Title page image from “Crystal Rapture” by Bob & Grace Ade Each chapter opening image and photograph by Adam Peiperl; images on pages 7, 19, 33, and 121 by Randy & Shelley Knapp; pages 65 and 103 by Luc & Sallie Durette; page 47 by Sherry Moser; page 89 and back cover by Marc Tickle; page 58 “Iridescent Dreams,’ and page 60 “Ann” by Joel Silverman; page 99 composite of two photos of images from “Fibonacci” by John Flowerdew; page 108 “Mailbox” by Tom Chouteau; photos of Durettes’ interiors on pages 71 and 129 by Doug Buxton; all other photos of Durettes’ work by Thomas Ferguson. Text photos are courtesy of the author or individual artist unless otherwise specified. All rights reserved. No part of this work covered by the copyright hereon may be reproduced or used in any form or by any means—graphic, electronic, or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, taping, or information storage and retrieval system—without written permission of the publisher. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Baker, Cozy Kaleidoscopes : wonders of wonder / Cozy Baker p. cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 1-57120-063-0 1. Kaleidoscopes. _ I. Title. QC373.K3B347 1999 688.7'2—dc21 98-37213 CIP Published by C&T Publishing, Inc. P.O. Box 1456 Lafayette, California 94549 Printed in Hong Kong 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 CONTENTS PREFACE |. KALEIDOSCOPES: ORIGIN AND HISTORY The Inventor: Sir David Brewster American Input: Charles G. Bush Toy Interim Il. KALEIDOSCOPE RENAISSANCE Emerging New Art Form From a Collector's Point of View Ill. MEDITATIVE AND THERAPEUTIC VALUE Meditation Mandala and Metaphor Therapy IV. DIVERSITY OF EXTERIOR DESIGNS Major Types Main Styles V. VARIETY OF INTERIOR IMAGES Mirrors Control the Shape Objects Determine Color and Pattern Photographing Kaleidoscope Images VI. AWARD WINNERS Brewster Society Award for Creative Ingenuity People’s Choice Awards Vil. GALLERIES, MUSEUMS, AND SHOPS The Cozy Scope Salon List of Galleries and Shops APPENDICES A. Who's Who of Kaleidoscope Artists B. Tips on Creating Your Own Scope C. Brewster and Bush Patents D. Beginner's Guide to the Internet GLOSSARY BIBLIOGRAPHY INDEX ABOUT THE AUTHOR ID eae ag OM dL CL untimely death at the age of 23 led me on a search for beauty in the midst of tragedy. It was during this search in 1982 that I discovered LT SILLS ma cl a XT “Jubilation Star” image by David Sugich Image and photo by Adam Peiper| In the midst of quietness with no thought of what was or what will be a tantalizing glimpse of beauty then another and yet another For those who glance quickly there is pleasure for those who take time to gaze pREFACE there is peace and tranquility for all who fall under its spell he kaleidoscope’s fascination is timeless and its intrigue is universal. The there is joy and there is ecstasy very word recaptures childhood enchantment and promises magic. Surely no other device offers such a complete spectrum of delight. I count among my many blessings all the colors, splendors, and wonders of the kaleidoscope. PREFACE 5 \N AND H; is is e Sea L, > 1 os , NN ae] 5 i) ee) : fl ; ° x < 1] To F fo oJ i = ° ie fe,) Ps r ~ i. ro] aN : fo] : = ° a pi - a mol oe «* C-] id eS 9 ° \\ 7 , es _ e o r eflective symmetry has been observed since ancient times. Legend claims that early Egyptians would place two or three slabs of highly polished limestone together at different angles and watch with fascination as mandalas were formed by human dancers. It was not until centuries later, however, that this optical phenomenon was encased in one small tube and given a name. The kaleidoscope was invented in 1816 by Sir David Brewster. He was a man with as many facets as his invention. Whether delving into scientific research, religion, philosophy, education, optics, photography, writing, inventions, or life on other planets, Sir David pursued each endeavor with incredible energy. David Brewster was born in Jedburgh, an obscure country town in the midst of the Scottish lowlands, on December I1, 1781. He was recognized as a child prodigy, and constructed a telescope when only ten years old. This would prove indicative of the chief bent of Brewster’s work and genius. Nature Opposite: Portrait of Sir David Brewster reproduced by permission of the Royal Society of Edinburgh 8 KALEIDOSCOPES » WONDERS OF WONDER
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