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The More You Look, the More You See!

Joan Steiner is an extraordinary artist who uses common household items in an everyday objects in ingenious and unexpected ways. Her 3D art pieces are quite a sight. You can stare at one piece for a long time and constantly see new things in it.

Recently, I was lucky enough to view an exhibit of her art at the New York State Museum. It was certainly quite a sight!

Look-Alikes Christmas

Look-Alikes Christmas: The More You Look, the More You See!

by: Joan Steiner

Amazon Price: $0.38 (as of 06/02/2012)

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas . . . and the more you look, the more you see.

Using everything from dog biscuits and candy canes to gloves and starfish, Joan Steiner has created an entrancing three-dimensional world for puzzlers of all ages to pore over. This long-awaited follow-up to the bestselling Look-Alikes and Look-Alikes Jr. has nine more original, breathtaking images, including a cathedral, nutcracker ballet, Santa's workshop, and cozy Grandma's kitchen scene. For added value, the book includes instructions on how to create your own Look-Alikes Christmas decorations, as well as a question and answer session with Joan Steiner, including color photos from her studio.

About Joan Steiner

THe Artist

Joan Steiner is a graduate of Barnard College and a self-taught artist. Her two previous Look-Alikes books have sold more than one million copies and been published in sixteen countries around the world. Ms. Steiner is the recipient of numerous art and design awards, including a Society of Illustrators Award and a National Endowment for the Arts fellowship.

Joan Steiner is a graduate of Barnard College and a self-taught artist. Her unique three-dimensional creations have appeared in the New York Times, Games Magazine, Nickelodeon, and Sesame Street Magazine. The recipient of numerous art and design awards, including a Society of Illustrators Award and a National Endowment for the Arts fellowship, Ms. Steiner lives in Claverack, New York.

Look-Alikes Around the World

by: Joan Steiner

Amazon Price: $2.09 (as of 06/02/2012)

Take an eye-opening trip around the world! Using everyday objects in ingenious ways, artist Joan Steiner has created three-dimensional scenes of more than 40 famous landmarks and familiar vacation locales - from the shores of Cape Cod and chateaux across Europe to the Egyptian pyramids and the magestic Taj Mahal. Complete with photographs of the actual sites, fascinating facts, and more than 500 look-alikes to search for, this unique postcard album will challenge and captivate puzzlers of all ages.

Joan Steiner Art of Everyday Living

Joan Steiner - Living Room: Photo By J.D. Fielding Photography
Joan Steiner - Kitchen Table: Photo By shan1013
Joan Steiner - Canopy Bed: Photo By shan1013
Joan Steiner - Stained Glass Window: Photo By shan1013
Joan Steiner - Kitchen: Photo By shan1013
Joan Steiner - Christmas: Photo By shan1013
Joan Steiner - Diner: Photo By J.D. Fielding Photography
Joan Steiner - Truck: Photo By d_dimaculangan
Joan Steiner - Construction Site: Photo By d_dimaculangan

Look-Alikes: The More You Look, the More You See!

by: Joan Steiner

Amazon Price: $5.99 (as of 06/02/2012)

Welcome to Look-Alike Land, where the more you look, the more you see! Like its predecessor, Look-Alikes Jr. features 3-D picture puzzles, but this time invites even the youngest child to join in the fun by featuring simpler, easier-to-find look-alikes in childlike settings. There are 11 scenes - house, parlor, kitchen, bedroom, school bus, classroom, construction site, movie lobby, train, farm, and rocket - each with 50+ objects to identify (700+ in total). Look for a cement mixer made out of a mustard bottle, kitchen cabinets made out of cakes of soap, and a bed built with crayons and pasta! Fun for all ages. This best-selling book is back with a brand new series design and a striking new cover.

Joan Steiner Jigsaw Puzzles

Joan Steiner Art Around The World

Joan Steiner - Great Wall on Flickr - Photo Sharing!: Joan Steiner has recreated many famous places with her art...more than I can show you here. But if you ever get the chance...check her out!
Joan Steiner - Opera House on Flickr - Photo Sharing!: Australia's most famous building...The Sydney Opera House as recreated by Joan Steiner.
Joan Steiner - Leaning Tower on Flickr - Photo Sharing!: Leaning Tower of...Cookies? Delicious.
Joan Steiner - Easter Island on Flickr - Photo Sharing!: Joan Steiner - Easter Island

Look-Alikes Jr.

Look-Alikes Jr.: The More You Look, the More You see!

by: Joan Steiner

Amazon Price: $7.67 (as of 06/02/2012)

Like its predecessor, Look-Alikes Jr. features 3-D picture puzzles, but this time invites even the youngest child to join in the fun by featuring simpler, easier-to-find look-alikes in childlike settings. There are 11 scenes - house, parlor, kitchen, bedroom, school bus, classroom, construction site, movie lobby, train, farm, and rocket - each with 50+ objects to identify (700+ in total). Look for a cement mixer made out of a mustard bottle, kitchen cabinets made out of cakes of soap, and a bed built with crayons and pasta! Fun for all ages. This best-selling book is back with a brand new series design and a striking new cover.

Other Books That Might Interest You

Similar to the work of Joan Steiner, Walter Wick's books includes elaborate scenes photographed from painstakingly hand-made models made of ordinary items. These books are a part of the "I Spy" series, and give a list of items to search for within the photo.

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WordCustard Feb 14, 2011 @ 11:52 am | delete

Clever idea, and just the sort of thing that fascinates kids especially, though I can see why adults love her artworks too. The exhibit must have been a lot of fun.