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.
Carter, the "king of the pop-up Bug books, " and paper engineer extraordinaire Diaz present a sophisticated guided tour of this unique art form. 9 spreads. Full color.
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.