The Elements of Pop Up by David A. Carter and James Diaz

B49. The Elements of Pop Up by David A. Carter and James Diaz. 18 pages; 9" x 12.5".

Consider this the essential guide to paper engineering; the art and mechanics behind the pop-up. David A. Carter and James Diaz leave no fold unturned, walking readers through every technique in the craft: parallel folds, angle folds, wheels, and pull tabs, each explained both verbally and visually, flat and in dimension.

Rounding out the hands-on instruction is a history of pop-ups and a step-by-step photographic essay tracing how a pop-up comes together from start to finish. Whether you're an aspiring paper engineer, a student of the form, or simply someone who has always marveled at how these things work, this is the book to have on your shelf.

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"With this book you will be able to touch, see, and study each of the elements of pop-ups as they are designed to work. You will be able to see exactly how each score folds and how each glue point is to be glued. You will be able to work and view each mechanic. Don't be afraid to take these pop-ups apart. Just promise to put them back together!" —David A. Carter and James Diaz, Introduction.