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Tangram, Vol. 3

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Tangram celebrates awe-inspiring expression across all creative disciplines. Volume 3 is focused on the exploration of "cycles, repetition, and mastery" and features a global cast of celebrated makers and thinkers. Four different commemorative covers (randomly distributed) showcase the intricate cybernetic drawings of toy inventor, artist and Holocaust survivor Ivan Moscovich. Inside, you'll discover the evocative mathematical photographs of Jessica Wynne, the poetic discourse between artist Enrique Enriquez and author/naturalist David G. Haskell, the mesmerizing digital techniques of cutting-edge technologist Amanda Ghassaei, and more.

The physical journal itself is designed to express a philosophy of play as art. Within the pages, a curious reader can find tactile, visual, and intellectual excitement. Plus, a series of clues that may lead to the discovery of a hidden treasure…

Customer Reviews (4.2 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Richard M. ★★★★★

The oversized pages give the photography room to breathe, and the way they sequence the global makers around the theme of repetition made me flip back and forth for an hour. It's the kind of book that feels like a studio visit you didn't have to schedule.

Penelope G. ★★★★★

The layout is gorgeous, and the way they weave "cycles, repetition, and mastery" through every interview actually changes how you look at your own work. I finished it in one sitting, then went back to reread the maker profiles.

James ★★★★☆

The focus on "cycles, repetition, and mastery" really ties the whole collection together, and I found myself flipping back to the same featured makers again and again. It’s a thick, substantial volume that feels more like a reference book than a casual read, so just be ready for that heft on your co