Encyclopedia Prehistorica: Dinosaurs, The Definitive Pop-Up

Sabuda, Robert; Matthew Reinhart

ISBN 10: 0763622281 / ISBN 13: 9780763622282

Published by Candlewick, Cambridge, MA, 2005

About this Item

SIGNED. First edition, first printing. Fine hardcover in the original plastic bag and with the promotional sheet included; appears to have barely been used; no dj as issued. BOOKS SHIP THE NEXT BUSINESS DAY, WRAPPED IN PADDING, IN A BOX. "Informational tidbits appear alongside exquisitely designed pop-up constructions in this visually stunning overview of all things dinosaur. Each spread features a spectacular paper sculpture of a particular species along with a brief paragraph of text. Smaller foldout sections, which open like miniature books and also incorporate pop-ups, cover additional topics and introduce other dinosaurs and their characteristics." Written, illustrated and paper-engineered by Robert Sabuda and Matthew Reinhart. SIGNED BY both SABUDA & REINHART on the first and second page respectively; no inscription. Unpaginated [12 pages] with over 35 pop-ups; color illustrations throughout; 7.75 x 9.75 inches.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Encyclopedia Prehistorica: Dinosaurs, The Definitive Pop-Up
• Publisher: Candlewick, Cambridge, MA
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0763622281
• ISBN 13: 9780763622282
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Sabuda, Robert; Reinhart, Matthew
• Edition: 1st Edition

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Synopsis

A #1 New York Times bestseller!

From renowned pop-up masters Robert Sabuda and Matthew Reinhart comes an awe-inspiring tribute to the world's most beloved extinct animals and their 180-million-year reign on our planet.

Open this book and a massive T. REX springs out, flashing a startling jawful of jagged teeth. Turn the next spread and a ravishing raptor unfurls and appears to fly off the edge of the page. Inside the amazing ENCYCLOPEDIA PREHISTORICA: DINOSAURS are "shield bearers" in full-body armor, creatures with frilly headgear, and weighty, long-necked giants. There are even amusing tidbits on the history of paleontology itself -- like a pop-up version of a Victorian New Year's dinner in the belly of a dinosaur model, or a pair of scientists locked in a literal tug-of-war over bones.

Full of fascinating facts and lighthearted good humor, this breathtaking book includes fascinating, up-to-the-minute information about popular dinosaurs as well as many lesser-known varieties. With each of six spreads featuring one spectacular, large pop-up as well as booklets of smaller pop-ups and text, ENCYCLOPEDIA PREHISTORICA: DINOSAURS is a magnificent display of paper engineering and creativity -- an astonishing book that will be read, admired, and treasured forever.

About the Author

Robert Sabuda is the creator of many breathtaking pop-up books, including ALICE IN WONDERLAND and THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ, both of which were NEW YORK TIMES bestsellers.

Matthew Reinhart is the creator of many award-winning pop-up books, including the Young Naturalist series, THE POP-UP BOOK OF PHOBIAS, and ANIMAL POPPOSITES.