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The Elements of Pop-Up

Illustrated by James Diaz

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About The Book

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.

About The Authors

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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.

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Product Details

  • Publisher: Little Simon (October 1, 1999)
  • Length: 18 pages
  • ISBN13: 9780689822247

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Awards and Honors

  • ALA Notable Children's Books
  • Bank Street Best Books of the Year

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