The Elements of Pop-Up

Diaz, James; Carter, David A.

ISBN 10: 0689822243 / ISBN 13: 9780689822247

Published by Little Simon, 1999

About this Item

Glossary depicting the various types of pop-up mechanisms. Each word is accompanied by text and a pop-up. Very Good with a hint of pulling at the spine ends.

Seller Inventory # 060524001

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Elements of Pop-Up
• Publisher: Little Simon
• Publication Date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0689822243
• ISBN 13: 9780689822247
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Diaz, James; Carter, David A.
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Very Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Mechanical

About this title

Synopsis

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.

About the Author

David A. Carter is a master paper engineer and creator of How Many Bugs in a Box? and more books in that series, which has sold more than six million copies. He is also the author and illustrator of the critically acclaimed One Red Dot, among others. Carter lives in Auburn, California, with his family.