Synopses & Reviews
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
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
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.
About the Author
David A. Carter is a master paper engineer and creator of the Bugs series, which has sold more than 6 million copies. Also the author and illustrator of the critically acclaimed Color series, featuring andlt;iandgt;One Red Dotandlt;/iandgt;, andlt;iandgt;Blue 2andlt;/iandgt;, andlt;iandgt;600 Black Spotsandlt;/iandgt;, andlt;iandgt;Yellow Squareandlt;/iandgt;, and andlt;iandgt;White Noiseandlt;/iandgt;, he lives in Auburn, California, with his wife and two daughters.