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

Kelli Anderson

ISBN 10: 1452136211 / ISBN 13: 9781452136219

Published by Chronicle Books, 2017

About this Item

Num Pages: 5 pages, 5 spreads; 6 different pop-ups; full-colour illustrations throughout; shrink-wrapped; unjac. BIC Classification: AKH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 212 x 168. . . 2017. Pop. Hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. Seller Inventory # V9781452136219

Bibliographic Details

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

Publisher: Chronicle Books

Publication Date: 2017

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: New

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