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The Elements of Pop-up: A Pop-up Book for Aspiring Paper Engineers Book

The Elements Of Pop-up : Novelty book : SIMON & SCHUSTER : 9780689822247 : 0689822243 : 03 Mar 2011 : Carter, the "king of the pop-up Bug books, "" and paper engineer extraordinaire Diaz present a sophisticated guided tour of this unique art form. 9 spreads. Full color."Read More

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    Believe it or not, the first known pop-up element in a book appeared in an astrological manuscript in 1306. During the ensuing centuries, movable mechanics were used in more and more books--but only for adults. In the 1700s a British bookseller came up with the idea of illustrating well-known children's stories with movable flaps of paper. The rest, as they say, is history. Now aspiring paper mechanics (creative engineer-artists who create dimensional and movable books, otherwise known as pop-ups) can learn the how-tos and wherefores of this marvelous craft. From tip-ons to dummies to glue knock-outs, all the intricacies of pop-up production are outlined and explained.

    Readers are invited to take apart the sample pop-ups (as long as they promise to put them back together!) to determine exactly how each score folds and where each glue point is. Instructions are somewhat advanced, but the dimensional samples and the step-by-step photographic essay on how a pop-up is made will ease the journey. David Carter and James Diaz have each created many, many pop-up books, and are passionate about their trade. So blow the cobwebs out of the geometry corner of your brain, and get to work! (Ages 9 and older) --Emilie Coulter

  • Product Description

    Here at last is the definitive book on how to make a pop-up. Every aspect of the creation of a pop-up, known as paper engineering, is clearly and thoroughly covered. All types of parallel folds, angle folds, wheels, and pull tabs are accurately detailed verbally and visually, flat and in dimension. Also included is a history of pop-ups and a step-by-step photographic essay on how a pop-up is made from start to finish. This guided tour is perfect for aspiring pop-up creators, paper engineers, students, and appreciators of this unique art form.

  • 0689822243
  • 9780689822247
  • James Diaz, David Carter
  • 2 July 2003
  • Simon & Schuster Children's
  • Hardcover (Book)
  • 18
  • Pop
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