The Elements of Pop-Up

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.

David A. Carter is a paper engineer, author, and illustrator. He has created more than forty pop-up books including Bugs in a Box^® Books with combined sales of over four million copies. He lives in Auburn, California, with his wife and two daughters.