Synopses & Reviews
Inspired by the Emmyand#174; Awardand#150;winning credits sequence that opens each episode of the hit HBOand#174; series,
Game of Thrones: A Pop-Up Guide to Westeros is guaranteed to thrill the showand#8217;s legions of fans.
Featuring stunning pop-up recreations of several key locations from the series, including the formidable castle of Winterfell, the lavish capital city Kingand#8217;s Landing, and the Walland#8217;s stark majesty, this bookand#151;designed by renowned paper engineer Matthew Reinhartand#151;takes you into the world of the series like never before.
Game of Thrones: A Pop-Up Guide to Westeros features a total of five stunning spreads, which fold out to create a remarkable pop-up map of Westeros that is perfect for displaying.
The book also contains numerous mini-pops that bring to life iconic elements of the show, such as direwolves, White Walkers, giants, and dragons. All the pops are accompanied by insightful text that relays the rich history of the Seven Kingdoms and beyond, forming a dynamic reference guide to the world of Game of Thrones.
Visually spectacular and enthrallingly interactive, Game of Thrones: A Pop-Up Guide to Westeros sets a new standard for pop-up books and perfectly captures the epic scope and imagination of the series.
Review
Independent Publisher Book Award ("IPPY") - Gift/Specialty/Journal Gold Medal
IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards - Interior Design Gold Medal
PubWest Design Award - Special Edition Gold Medal
and#147;...Huge fun...Snag a copy.and#8221;
and#151;George RR Martin
and#147;Much as with anything Matthew Reinhart puts his mind and skill to, this is simply an astonishing work of art.and#8221;
and#151;Book Banter
and#147;and#133;not only a must-have for fans but an exquisite way to enjoy the show from the comfort of your own home.and#8221;
and#151;Biogamer Girl
and#147;and#133;trust me, my photos donand#8217;t do it justice.and#8221;
and#151;Stacking the Shelves
and#147;and#133;comprehensive and tangible rendition of the opening creditsand#133;fans should definitely look into this captivating pop-up to get their sword and dragon fix while waiting for Season 5 to premiere next year. Prepare thy money.and#8221;
and#151;Bangkok Post
"...Epic..."
and#151;Buzzfeed
"...a pretty badass job!"
and#151;Unreality TV
and#147;If I owned only one pop-up book this is the one I would want. Love it.and#8221;
and#151;David A. Riley
and#147;Not only are the pop-ups amazing; the book also showcases a wealth of information on the locations, major Houses, creatures, important artifacts and key events in the seriesand#133;would definitely recommend it to both fans of the series and pop-up enthusiasts.and#8221;
and#151;Bookmarked
and#147;..this is something youand#8217;ll want to show off to fans whenever they are over.and#8221;
and#151;Starpulse.com
and#147;Follow the action of the TV show from the opening credits with this clever, detailed pop-up book that's packed with Game of Thrones factoids and unexpected surprises. This thing is an engineering feat!and#8221;
and#151;Entertainment Tonight
and#147;and#133;itand#8217;s Insight Editionsand#8217; grown-up take on a childrenand#8217;s classic that will really impress. Game of Thrones: A Pop-Up Guide to Westeros brings the showand#8217;s Emmy-winning credits to life with astonishingly intricate 3-D models of five key locations from the series.and#8221;
and#151;Metro
and#147;The book, laid out as the map, also makes one hell of a center piece for any Game of Thrones party or gathering.and#8221;
and#151;Mania.com
"If youand#8217;re a diehard fan of the show, or enjoy coffee table style books and want something different to really surprise your guests, definitely take a look at Game of Thrones: A Pop-Up Guide To Westeros.and#8221;
and#151;ComicBook.com
"A fantastic collectable for fans of the books or the series. The ingenuity involved with creating these structures that fold seamlessly back into book format will leave you gobsmacked. The art is gorgeous and the skill in making these images jump to life stunning."
and#151;SciFiPulse
"Definitely a book for the fanatic!"
and#151;Library Journal
"...an amazing collectible that any Game of Thrones fan would love to own."
and#151;Entertainment Buddha
"...an immersive guide to the Westerosand#151;a treat for any die-hard fan."
and#151;Design Taxi
"...I was completely blown away...by this amazing popup book."
and#151;Tomopop
"Game of Thrones fan? Prepare thy wallet, youand#8217;re going to want this in your collectionand#133;"
and#151;Starburst Magazine
and#147;A lot of effort has been put into detailing Westerosand#8217; architecture and landscape...the art done by Michael Komarck will be appreciated by fans.and#8221;
and#151;Geekosystem
"...a Game of Thrones pop-up book that transforms completely into a 3-D version of Westeros that you could barely fit on your dinner table!...Finally, our cats can wander around Westeros as if they own the place."
and#151;TOR.com
Synopsis
Inspired by the Emmy(R) Award-winning credits sequence that opens each episode of the hit HBO(R) series, Game of Thrones: A Pop-Up Guide to Westeros is guaranteed to thrill the show's legions of fans. Featuring stunning pop-up recreations of several key locations from the series, including the formidable castle of Winterfell, the lavish capital city King's Landing, and the Wall's stark majesty, this book--designed by renowned paper engineer Matthew Reinhart--takes you into the world of the series like never before. Game of Thrones: A Pop-Up Guide to Westeros features a total of five stunning spreads, which fold out to create a remarkable pop-up map of Westeros that is perfect for displaying. The book also contains numerous mini-pops that bring to life iconic elements of the show, such as direwolves, White Walkers, giants, and dragons. All the pops are accompanied by insightful text that relays the rich history of the Seven Kingdoms and beyond, forming a dynamic reference guide to the world of Game of Thrones. Visually spectacular and enthrallingly interactive, Game of Thrones: A Pop-Up Guide to Westeros sets a new standard for pop-up books and perfectly captures the epic scope and imagination of the series.
About the Author
Matthew Christian Reinhart studied industrial design at the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn before finding his calling as a paper engineer. His books include the best-selling
Star Wars: A Pop-Up Guide to the Galaxy, A Pop-Up Book of Nursery Rhymes, and
DC Super Heroes: The Ultimate Pop-Up Book, among many other award-winning titles. He lives in New York City.
Michael Komarck is a renowned illustrator and Hugo Award nominee known for his work on several George R. R. Martin projects, including covers for the Wild Cards, Shadow Twin, and Tuf Voyaging novels, and for A Song of Ice and Fire Campaign Guide. He lives in Michigan.