Frankenstein
A Pop-up Book
Published on 1. September 2010
Book
Hardback
8 pages
978-1-4027-5865-2 (ISBN)
Description
This is an unforgettable, stunning and accessible pop-up book version of Mary Shelley's tragic masterpiece. The story unfolds almost cinematically, in a potent mix of graphic novel panels and spectacular three-dimensional designs. It is suitable for children aged 12 years and up. With its riveting blend of horror and science fiction, Frankenstein has gripped the public's imagination since its publication in 1818. Now Sam Ita, the genius of paper engineering and art, transforms Mary Shelley's tragic masterpiece into an unforgettable, stunning and accessible pop-up book. It successfully captures the rich, dark drama of his source through amazing images; the entire story unfolds almost cinematically, in a potent mix of graphic novel panels and spectacular three-dimensional designs. This is pure visual magic and a wonderful way to experience a classic.
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Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
Children/juvenile
Product notice
Pop-up book
Illustrations
full colour throughout, includes illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 292 mm
Width: 235 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-4027-5865-2 (9781402758652)
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Person
Sam Ita studied graphic design at the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY. He apprenticed for five years with Robert Sabuda and Matthew Rhinehart on, among other things, Christmas cards for the Museum of Modern Art. His creations for Sterling include 20,000 Leagues: A Pop-Up Book (9781402757761) Van Gogh's Sunflowers In-a-Box (9781402758126) and Moby Dick: A Pop-Up Book.