Robert sabuda is the cocreator of the first book in this series, encyclopedia prehistorica. For this special anniversary edition legendary paper engineer robert sabuda encloses his own gifts to the reader. Consummate pop up master robert sabuda offers an elegant ode to possibility that will inspire anyone setting off on a new life chapter. He published his first popup book, the christmas alphabet in 1994 and has been breaking new ground within the art form ever since. Robert sabudas the movable mother goose puts a new spin on traditional nursery rhymes as they come alive in a glorious explosion of color. Even with these fledgling efforts, sabuda impressed himself on the critics.
His books include alices adventures in wonderland, the wonderful wizard of oz, the twelve days of christmas, the night before christmas, the winters tale, peter pan, beauty and the beast, to name but afew, have garnered numerous awards. Every robert sabuda popup is a marvel, but america the beautiful is singularly remarkable for its inspired interpretation of the classic american anthem. Signed by popup artist sabuda on the lower edge of the first popup in. Please explain your process for creating a popup illustration. As a founder of 10 horse art center, sabuda currently spends time in upstate new york and new york city. In the realm of popup books, robert sabuda stands out. We have to read at least one of those every time we sit down to read.
Robert sabuda and matthew reinhart are two of the foremost practitioners of one of childrens fictions most esoteric forms. Help the animals of north america a popup book robert sabuda. A few years later, in 1994, he published his first popup book, the christmas alphabet. The movable mother goose by sabuda, robert and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Back in 1994, before robert sabuda had fully gotten into the flow of popup picture book art, he created some early popups with names like, the mummys tomb and the knights castle. Each page presents a magnificent popup featuring a line from the first and best known verse of america the beautiful. This glorious edition is told in a shorter version of l.
The book is a fine first edition, hardcover, autographed copy of the movable mother goose with wonderful art and pop ups by robert sabuda. His popup artistic materials include papyrus and imitation stainedglass. A video interview with robert sabuda reading rockets. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Robert james sabuda is a childrens popup book artist and paper. Alice in wonderland pop up book by robert sabuda first. Robert sabuda is internationally acclaimed for his stunning popup books, including the christmas story, and the bestselling encyclopedia prehistorica and encyclopedia mythologica series, created with matthew reinhart. Robert sabuda has created a resplendent popup version of the wonderful wizard of oz to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the original publication. Paper engineer robert sabuda redefined the childrens popup book genre by. Frank baums original text, with artwork in the style of w. Sabudas inspiration for his first popup adaptation of frank l. Sabuda first discovered popup picture books after a horrible trip to the dentist. Wizard of oz, robert sabuda pop up, first edition abebooks. This tiny popup book of only 14 cm tall shows us the letters christm.
Since 1994, when he published his first title the christmas alphabet, sabuda has not only been pushing the envelope and raising the bar in popup publishing, but he has virtually created his own genre. A native of pinckney, michigan, he moved to new york city in his early adulthood. A classic collectible popup 9780689847448 by robert sabuda. Matthew reinhart is the cocreator of encyclopedia prehistorica. And this is illustrated and engineered brilliantly by sabuda autographed by robert sabuda on the first page of the book. Initially working as a package designer, he illustrated his first childrens book series, of bulky board books, in 1987. First edition of america the beautiful, a robert sabuda popup book. Together or separately, robert sabuda and matthew reinhart have popped everything. Written, illustrated, and designed by robert sabuda. Robert sabuda is one of the most innovative and inventive childrens book creators and is known worldwide for his amazing popup paper engineering. And he has created many other awardwinning popup books. Long ago in the town of bethlehem, on a bright and starry night, a. Believe author robert sabuda on the art and sale of. Building on his reputation as one of the most innovative paperengineers working in childrens books, robert sabuda dazzles us with his reworking of alice in wonderland.
Folding popup on front cover numbered and signed by. See all books authored by robert sabuda, including saint valentine, and artist to artist. Since then, hes led innovations in the field, pushing the. Emma loves popup books and although i have my expensive popups in my office, we have several cheaper ones at home. All of lifes possibilities are just a page turn away in this beautiful pop up book from renowned paper artist robert sabuda.
Robert sabudas remarkable popup adaptation of the wonderful wizard of oz celebrates the the 100th anniversary of the books publication. New first ed autographed the movable mother goose pop. Throughout, phrases and images evoking potential an acorn. The tiger who came to tea popup book, tiger pop up. In sharp, often humorous prose, the kings of popup deliver facts on more. When i opened it, i was shocked and delighted when something leapt right off the page, he told patricia j. The 12 days of christmas anniversary edition book by.
And he is the force behind many stunning bestselling popup books, including america the beautiful, alice in wonderland, the wonderful wizard of oz, and winters tale. Wall street journal whats old were talking mesozoic era is new again in robert sabuda and matthew reinharts knockout new popup book encyclopedia prehistorica. A popup book and visit the most wellknown landmarks in the united states of america, from the golden gate. A leading popup book artist, and often referred to as prince of popup, sabuda is probably most known for his books such as america the beautiful, alice in wonderland, and wizard of oz. We were still at the stage where i was singing cheerfully, books are for reading, not for eating. All popups are art to me, but robert sabudas books are pure magic. Iridescent glitter suggests powdery snowfall in this seasonal book by sabuda, whose christmas popups and america the beautiful reflect a partiality to frosty wh. This popup extravaganza by award winner robert sabuda is destined to become a new classic for. His recent books, such as those retelling the stories of the wonderful wizard of oz and alice in wonderland, have been well received and critically acclaimed. A beautiful stockingstuffersized popup book pulled from the bestselling popup the christmas alphabet. His recent books, such as those describing the stories of the wonderful wizard of oz and alice in wonderland, have received wide popular and critical acclaim. This inspiring keepsake masterpiece will be shared and admired by generation to come.
Waiting in the lobby the next time he visited the dentist, he found a thick and. Waiting in the lobby the next time he visited the dentist, he found a thick and heavy book. I grew up in the small rural town of pinckney, in southeastern michigan. Paper engineer robert sabuda is a pioneer in the field of childrens popup books. A classic collectible popup, little simon, an imprint of.
All of lifes possibilities are just a page turn away in this beautiful popup book from renowned paper artist robert sabuda. Consummate popup master robert sabuda offers an elegant ode to possibility that will inspire anyone setting off on a new life chapter. Hope and joy radiate from the pages of robert sabudas new popup book celebrating the nativity. As he learned how to make the paper obey, his page spreads became increasingly more elaborate. Robert sabudas top 10 popup books childrens books the. Robert sabuda published his first popup book in 1994. Dont think of this book as just a childs book, any age group would enjoy it. Illustrated with elaborate popups by robert sabuda. Carter both had successful careers as popup book artists. Christmas popup book by robert sabuda classic collectible popup here is the ultimate classic christmas popup book made by robert sabuda.
The popup book, we noticed that this amazing title is the very first popup book created by becca zerkin. This was the first 3d book i ever saw where the story, the art and the popups were perfectly matched. Bright, colorful pictorial boards and spine are clean and sharp. One of the most important parts of making a popup book is the paper engineering this comes first. Christmas classis collectible popup here is the ultimate classic christmas popup book by robert sabuda that can not be missing in your collection. I make many different models using simple tools scissors, cardstock and some tape, and begin folding and taping, trying to get the popup to work the way i. This was the first 3d book i ever saw where the story, the art and the pop ups were perfectly matched. Robert sabuda books list of books by author robert sabuda. This christmas popup book is derived from sabudas first popup book created in 1994, the christmas alphabet. I saw my first popup book as the result of a terrifying visit to the dentist.
Fall down the rabbit hole again and again with adam sabudas best creation yet. Long ago in the town of bethlehem, on a bright and starry night, a baby was born, a child who was called the son of god. Inspiring popups from robert sabuda and matthew reinharts bestselling popup book the christmas alphabet beautifully form. Encyclopedia prehistorica dinosaurs popup by robert.
From the golden gate bridge to mount rushmore to the statue of liberty, america has never looked more spectacular. Wide recognition only came his way after he started designing popup books for children in 1994. America the beautiful by robert sabuda first edition. The book consists of 7 spreads with breathtaking supersize popups and. Apparently i wasnt properly frozen while getting a cavity filled and. The illustrations move, pop way out of the book and are always artistic beyond belief. Believe a pop up book of possibilities by robert sabuda.
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