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

by David A. Carter and James Diaz

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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.

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Simple instructions give a beginning to the creative and unique artform: paper engineering. Learn how a pop-up is made and have fun making your own colorful paper creations. Color spot art. 9-page spreads.

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.

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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.
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About the Author

David A. Carter is a paper engineer, author, and illustrator. He has created more than forty pop-up books including Bugs in a Box® Books with combined sales of over four million copies. He lives in Auburn, California, with his wife and two daughters. David A. Carter is a master paper engineer who created the Bugs series which has sold over 6 million copies for Little Simon . He is the author and illustrator of the critically acclaimed color series featuring One Red Dot, Blue 2, 600 Black Spots, Yellow Square, and White Noise. He lives in Auburn, California, with his wife and two daughters.
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PETER TEIMAN CLARK, November 19, 2007 (view all comments by PETER TEIMAN CLARK)
Hi,PETER TEIMAN CLARK here,
Test your amateur engineering skills with this pop-up book.
Thanks,
PETER TEIMAN CLARK
Sweden

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Product Details

ISBN:
9780689822247
Subtitle:
A Pop Up Book For Aspiring Paper Engineers
Author:
David A. Carter and James Diaz
Illustrator:
Carter, David A.
Author:
Carter, David A.
Author:
Carter
Author:
Diaz, James
Author:
Carter, Kathryn
Author:
Diaz, James; Carter, David A.
Publisher:
Little Simon
Location:
New York, N.Y. :
Subject:
Techniques
Subject:
Art
Subject:
Handicraft
Subject:
Design
Subject:
Reference - General
Subject:
Art - General
Subject:
Toy and movable books
Subject:
Children's 9-12 - Art & Art Instruction
Subject:
Art - Techniques
Subject:
Cut-out craft.
Subject:
Paper work
Subject:
Children s Art-General
Copyright:
1999
Edition Number:
1st ed.
Edition Description:
B206
Series Volume:
106-3
Publication Date:
January 1999
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
Children/juvenile
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
18
Dimensions:
12.38 x 8.62 in 24.92 oz
Children's Book Type:
Pop Up
Age Level:
08-12
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"Synopsis" by , Simple instructions give a beginning to the creative and unique artform: paper engineering. Learn how a pop-up is made and have fun making your own colorful paper creations. Color spot art. 9-page spreads.
"Synopsis" by , 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.
"Synopsis" by , 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.
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