This Book Is a Planetarium: And Other Extraordinary Pop-Up Contraptions

Anderson, Kelli

ISBN 10: 1452136211 / ISBN 13: 9781452136219

Published by Chronicle, 2017

About this Item

A clean, unmarked book with a tight binding. 9 1/2"w x 12" h. Includes a speaker, spirograph, decoder ring, perpetual calendar, and a musical instrument. Very colorful and cool. Seller Inventory # 157185

Bibliographic Details

Title: This Book Is a Planetarium: And Other ...

Publisher: Chronicle

Publication Date: 2017

Binding: Oversize Hardback

Condition: Near Fine

About this title

Synopsis:

Never has humble paper had such radical ambitions.

Defying every expectation of what a book can be, this pop-up extravaganza transforms into six fully functional tools: a real working planetarium projecting the constellations, a musical instrument complete with strings for strumming, a geometric drawing generator, an infinite calendar, a message decoder, and even a speaker that amplifies sound. Artist Kelli Anderson contributes enlightening text alongside each pop-up, explaining the scientific principles at play in her constructions and creating an interactive experience that's as educational as it is extraordinary. Inspiring awe that lasts long after the initial pop, This Book Is a Planetarium leaves readers of all ages with a renewed appreciation for the way things work and for the enduring magic of books.

Review:

"It's a small art gallery in a book! Decorated with fresh typography and abstract shapes, every page grabs your attention right away and invites you to give it a try." --Best Pop-Up Books