The Elements of Pop-Up -- David A. Carter, Hardcover

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.

Author: David A. Carter, James Diaz
Publisher: Little Simon
Published: 10/01/1999
Pages: 18
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.57lbs
Size: 12.35h x 8.77w x 0.89d
ISBN: 9780689822247
Audience: Ages 9-12

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 11/01/1999 pg. 86
School Library Journal 02/01/2000 pg. 129
ALA Notable Children's Books 01/01/2000 pg. 1359
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/1999 pg. 140 - Outstanding, Noteworthy In Style
Ingram Advance 10/01/1999 pg. 101
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2000 pg. 140 - Outstanding, Noteworthy In Style

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.