--- product_id: 48721416 title: "Interaction of Color: 50th Anniversary Edition" price: "€ 26.01" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.it/products/48721416-interaction-of-color-50th-anniversary-edition store_origin: IT region: Italy --- # Interaction of Color: 50th Anniversary Edition **Price:** € 26.01 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Interaction of Color: 50th Anniversary Edition - **How much does it cost?** € 26.01 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.it](https://www.desertcart.it/products/48721416-interaction-of-color-50th-anniversary-edition) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Interaction of Color: 50th Anniversary Edition : Albers, Josef, Weber, Nicholas Fox: desertcart.co.uk: Books Review: Alternative dimension to colour theory - Whilst acknowledging the validity of conventional colour theory, Albers distinguishes between "Factual Facts" and "Actual Facts", i.e., between the science (physics and biology) of colour perception and the psychology of colour perception. This is illustrated through a series of optical illusions including where two colours appear as three or three as two. The concept of "colour elasticity" is used to explain how colours (and monochrome tones) are perceived differently in different contexts. Where as most books on colour theory start with the theory and move to practical examples; Albers does the reverse by starting with the shocking illusions and only touching upon possible psychological/ physiological explanations. The emphasis on practical example and experimentation is apparently enhanced by the iPad version of this book which allows the reader/ user to conduct the experiments them-self. [I only own the paperback so cannot vouch for the iPad version]. A fascinating read for artists of all stripes including photographers, like me. By creating images photographically (electronically) one is exploiting the differences between how the camera and the human eye see the same image. Review: Revealing - I found this a most intriguing read in that there are colour examples for every phenomenon in colour vision and perception that Albers described, some of them really surprising. If I get the time I might actually try some of the exercises myself to further sharpen my quite acute sense of colour - there certainly is a very suitable body of instruction here. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 7,305 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 4 in Graphic Design Colour Use 8 in Art Criticism 30 in Art History by Theme & Concept | | Customer reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (2,247) | | Dimensions | 15.24 x 1.91 x 23.5 cm | | Edition | 50th Anniversary | | ISBN-10 | 0300179359 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0300179354 | | Item weight | 499 g | | Language | English | | Print length | 192 pages | | Publication date | 31 July 2013 | | Publisher | Yale University Press | ## Images ![Interaction of Color: 50th Anniversary Edition - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61jZPFRe6tL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Alternative dimension to colour theory *by P***H on 16 December 2018* Whilst acknowledging the validity of conventional colour theory, Albers distinguishes between "Factual Facts" and "Actual Facts", i.e., between the science (physics and biology) of colour perception and the psychology of colour perception. This is illustrated through a series of optical illusions including where two colours appear as three or three as two. The concept of "colour elasticity" is used to explain how colours (and monochrome tones) are perceived differently in different contexts. Where as most books on colour theory start with the theory and move to practical examples; Albers does the reverse by starting with the shocking illusions and only touching upon possible psychological/ physiological explanations. The emphasis on practical example and experimentation is apparently enhanced by the iPad version of this book which allows the reader/ user to conduct the experiments them-self. [I only own the paperback so cannot vouch for the iPad version]. A fascinating read for artists of all stripes including photographers, like me. By creating images photographically (electronically) one is exploiting the differences between how the camera and the human eye see the same image. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Revealing *by T***N on 27 February 2014* I found this a most intriguing read in that there are colour examples for every phenomenon in colour vision and perception that Albers described, some of them really surprising. If I get the time I might actually try some of the exercises myself to further sharpen my quite acute sense of colour - there certainly is a very suitable body of instruction here. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very good book especially for degree students *by C***R on 16 February 2017* I bought this for use during my university course, as a very mature student I found there is still much to learn from this book. As others have said it's an eye opener! It is very much an academic book rather than a book of ideas in experimentation, I have other books on that subject, but this book looks at colour theory and colours interacting with one another. Very good book especially for degree students. ## Frequently Bought Together - Interaction of Color: 50th Anniversary Edition - A Dictionary Of Color Combinations Vol 1 - Dictionary Of Color Combinations Volume 2 --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.it/products/48721416-interaction-of-color-50th-anniversary-edition](https://www.desertcart.it/products/48721416-interaction-of-color-50th-anniversary-edition) --- *Product available on Desertcart Italy* *Store origin: IT* *Last updated: 2026-05-07*