Hardcover. NY, Little Simon, 1st, 2014, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: None, Like new in publisher's shrink-wrap. All of your favorite fairy tale characters come together in this original pop-up masterpiece, from expert craftsman Robert Sabuda. In this brand-new pop-up adventure, a Dragon and a Knight race through a fairy tale treasury, visiting the worlds of all of your favorite stories--from "Rapunzel "to "Aladdin," to "Cinderella," "The Three Little Pigs," and more! With characters who literally pop right off the pages, this tour de force will have readers young and old speeding through the book to see just how this chase will end! Robert Sabuda has created a unique pop-up experience, bringing readers into a story via a 3-D journey. It's a true masterpiece from the master!
Hardcover. NY, HarperFestival, 1st, 1996, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: None, Hardcover, 12" X 9 3/4". Interactive 3-D pop-out castle model measuring 8 1/4" X 16 1/2" X 8 1/4" is clean, functional, and unworn. Very mild shelf wear to 24-page story book. Includes 38 press-out figures that have not been punched out. Landscape mat is present and clean. A highly presentable and apparently complete pop-up castle playset of Baron Swarthy's Castle with accompanying fact-filled book that tells of a murder and invites readers to look for clues to discover the villain's whereabouts before the king arrives. Still in publisher's shrinkwrap.
Softcover. US, Boyds Mills Press, 1st, 1993, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: None, Softcover, illustrated in color by Yaccarino. Like new in publisher's shrink-wrap. Package contains everything that you need to construct your own house that will measure approximately 8 x8 1/2 inches when constructed. Name the familiar objects that appear on the cubes. Identify the musical instruments that the people are playing. Mimic the emotions that are portrayed on the cubes. Tell stories about the people and animals that live in The House of Fun! Create your own cubes (use an unconstructed cube as your pattern).
Hardcover. NY, The Viking Press, 1st, 1983, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: None, Bright glossy color illustrated boards. All pop-ups and moving parts very good. Bright color illustrated pages. 12 pages. A well preserved copy of the 1st printing of this higHly regarded mechanical book on the human body. Name on the first page, otherwise clean
Softcover. NY, Owl/Henry Holt, 1st, 1993, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: None, Softcover, 160 pages, color illustrations. The magical qualities of three-dimensional and moving books have universal appeal. The Pop-Up Book offers a clear and practical guide to the pop-up papercrafts for all levels of artist, from home hobbyists to professional graphic designers and architects. Illustrated with specially commissioned photography, it includes specific projects with easy-to-follow steps, general techniques for greater personal experimentation and creativity, and a gallery of designs created by some of today's best pop-up artists for an inspirational finish. Clean copy.
Hardcover. Bedford MA, Applewood Books, reprint, 1994, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: None, Hardcover, glossy pictorial boards. 22 pages, pictorial boards. 3 pop-up pictures help illustrated the story of "Strange Adventures in the Spider Ship". Reprint of the 1935 edition with artwork by Dick Calkins who did the original comic strip. Clean, like new.
Hardcover. Twirl, 1stEnglish Ed., 2021, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: None, Hardcover in glossy pictorial boards. What's out in space? Can we travel to other planets? What do astronauts do? Children can find out the answers to these questions and more in this accessible and interactive guide. The multilayered 3-D scenes leap off every page, allowing young readers to experience space in a unique way. 10 big multilayered pop-ups, one on every spread! Descriptive text and labeled illustrations for quick and easy learning Built-in elastic bands that allow readers to display their favorite scenes on a bookcase or desk Sturdy construction that's perfect for at-home or on-the-go From exploring the planets and landing on the moon to planning future space missions, this first title in the new Pop-Up Guide series brings to life dramatic settings that capture children's imagination and encourage them to find out more. Clean copy.
Hardcover. Insight Editions, 1st, 2008, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: None, Hardcover, 16 pages. Born from shadow and mystery, Will Eisner's deathless hero returns in a recreation of The Spirit's final two issues. Coinciding with Frank Miller's upcoming Spirit movie, Will Eisner's The Spirit: A Pop-Up Graphic Novel spins a noir tale of blackmail, murder, and espionage innovatively crafted into seven full-color pop-up spreads. Reborn, The Spirit breaks out of the conventional comic book frame, animating the vigor and dynamism of Eisner's original vision. Designed by renowned paper engineer Bruce Foster (creator of The Pop-up Book of Celebrity Meltdowns and designer of the Caldecott nominated Little Red Riding Hood) Will Eisner's The Spirit: A Pop-Up Graphic Novel comes alive with expansive panoramic cityscapes, three-dimensional action sequence pop-outs, frame-by-frame expanding mini-booklets, and scene change pullouts. Re-colored and ingeniously renovated, the novel design animates the vigorous action of the Spirit's final exploits with an inventiveness merited by Eisner's original imagination. From the noir aficionado to the comic zealot, fans will celebrate this renaissance of Eisner's masterpiece, heralding the interactive ingenuity of a new format for sequential art.
Hardcover. Bronx NY, Child Guidance Books, 1st, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: None, Hardcover, glossy pictorial boards. "Cut-out, stiff paper characters move on top of the illustrated page as the opposing page of text is turned. The characters are covered by a thin sheet of plastic [which protects from damage] and they move under the plastic." The five action scenes show pigs dancing, a wolf huffing and puffing to blow down a straw house, Mr. Wolf's paw moving to knock on a pig's door, pigs riding a merry-go-round, and a pig in a barrel rolling downhill chasing after the wolf. No dust jacket, as issued. Color illustrations by David K. Stone.
Hardcover. Bronx NY, Child Guidance Books, 1st, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: None, Hardcover, glossy pictorial boards. "Cut-out, stiff paper characters move on top of the illustrated page as the opposing page of text is turned. The characters are covered by a thin sheet of plastic [which protects from damage] and they move under the plastic." No dust jacket, as issued. Color illustrations by Tom O'Sullivan. Clean copy.
Hardcover. Twirl, 1st, 2014, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: None, Hardcover in glossy pictorial boards. The sounds, sights, and activity of a construction site provide for endless fascination. Packed with more than 60 tabbed moving parts to pull, lift, and explore; crammed with meticulous detail of vehicles, buildings, and techniques; here's a book that will satisfy even the most curious of kids. Whether it's building a bridge or a skyscraper, a giant ship or a tunnel, there's a wealth of color, action, and knowledge to be gleaned on each of the ten spreads of this oversized book. Bright, clean copy.
Hardcover. NY, Penguin Young Readers, 1st, 2020, Hardcover, pictorial glazed board book with Interactive elements makes this board book ideal for little hands. Who is in the forest where it's bright and sunny? Busy, buzzing bees making tasty honey! Play hide-and-seek with The Very Hungry Caterpillar in this fantastic finger trail lift-the-flap book. With a gentle rhyming narrative and an introduction to woodland friends, this book is perfect for little explorers.
Hardcover. NY, Greenberg Publishers, 1st, 1928, Book: Good, Dust Jacket: None, Hardcover, green cloth spine, pictorial boards that are still bright. Hole is in front cover for finger to stick through as a puppet, not a defect. Pocket at back has separated from inside cover. Cut-out sheets from folder laid in. Pages are bright and clean.
Hardcover. Boston, Little Brown , 1st, 2008, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: None, Stated First Edition with full number line present. Six fabulous double-page pop-ups - all unopened pages, A FLAWLESS copy. Extra large truck poster included.
Hardcover. NY, Philomel Books, 1st thus, 1989, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: None, Hardcover in glossy pictorial boards. Stated first impression of this reproduction of Nister's work from the late 1800's. Includes poetry, fold-outs & reproductions of antique dimensional pictures. All 4 pop-ups perfect. Clean copy.
Softcover. Boston, Houghton Mifflin, 1st, 1943, Book: Good, Dust Jacket: None, Softcover, 24 pages featuring color illustrations by Rey with flaps that fold-out revealing baby animals with text on the opposite site. This is the original 1943 edition with the green cloth spine, heavy uncoated paper,copyright on front cover. Light soil, shelf wear otherwise sound copy
Hardcover. New York , Hyperion Books, 1st, 2008, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: None, SIGNED BY EGIELSKI. No dust jacket issued. Paper engineering by Gene Vosough. 16 pages, 8 two-page pop-ups, all tight with crisp edges and in working order. Clean cover, solid binding.
Hardcover. New York , Little Simon, 1st, 2009, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: None, In red boards with white ridged decorations tipped to cover, color pop-up illustrations throughout, 20 pages. SIGNED by Carter.
Hardcover. San Francisco, Chronicle Books, 1st, 1993, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: None, Hardcover. Untie the ribbon of this stunning book to unfold a decorative panorama of animals preparing to celebrate Christmas. Tiny windows scattered throughout a decorative gift book, reminiscent of an advent calendar, hide the surprises awaiting young readers on Christmas, while the pages show friendly forest animals decking the halls and a rhyming text describes the magical celebration. Clean copy.
Hardcover. White Plains NY, Peter Pauper Press, 1st, 2005, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: None, Hardcover. Soothe little ones' nighttime fears with this unique bedtime book! Shine the beam of a light (not included) through the page ''windows'' to cast pictures on the wall as you read with your child. It's a fun and comforting way to end the day and experience a book together. PUBLISHER'S NOTE: For best results, use this shadow book with a small, single-bulb light source. A small pen light, other single-LED light, or the light on the back of a smartphone is recommended. Multi-LED flashlights are not recommended. If you have trouble getting a clear image, try moving your light closer to or farther away from the page. Clean copy.
Hardcover. Templar/Candlewick Press, 1st, 2010, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: None, In this enthralling scrapbook that William Shakespeare compiled for his daughter, he looks back on his life as he retires from the theatre. Discover late-sixteenth- and early-seventeenth century stories of love, war, kings and queens, fellow playwrights and actors, explorers and life in London. An interactive book with lots of flaps, notes in envelopes, etc. Excellent condition.