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THE GOLDEN MEAN: In Which the Extraordinary Correspondence of Griffin & Sabine Concludes.
Edition: First printing.
San Francisco: Chronicle Books, (1993.) dj. Hardcover first edition - The third book in the Griffin & Sabine saga, told through postcards and letters (the actual letters are in envelopes scattered throughout the book and must be removed to be read) - a combination of art and fiction by this artist and creator of pop-up books. Illustrated in full color throughout. Unpaginated, square format. ISBN: 0-811802981.
Condition: Very near fine in a like dustjacket.
Book ID: 53714More details Price: $18.00 -
SABINE'S NOTEBOOK: In Which the Extraordinary Correspondence of Griffin & Sabine Continues.
Edition: First printing.
San Francisco: Chronicle Books, (1992.) dj. Hardcover first edition - The second book in the Griffin & Sabine saga, told through postcards and letters (the actual letters are in envelopes scattered throughout the book and must be removed to be read) - a combination of art and fiction by this artist and creator of pop-up books. Illustrated in full color throughout. Unpaginated, square format. ISBN: 0-811801802.
Condition: Very near fine in a like dustjacket.
Book ID: 59414More details Price: $18.00 -
GRIFFIN & SABINE: An Extraordinary Correspondence.
Edition: Tenth Anniversary Limited Edition.
San Francisco: Chronicle Books, (2001.). SIGNED hardcover - The first book in the Griffin & Sabine saga, told through postcards and letters (the actual letters are in envelopes scattered throughout the book and must be removed to be read) - a combination of art and fiction by this artist and creator of pop-up books. Illustrated in full color throughout. Unpaginated, square format. This new edition includes new artwork and the final envelope contains a note from Bantock about the next book in the series - The Gryphon - and a postcard from that book. INSCRIBED on the title page. ISBN: 0-8118-32007.
Condition: Fine in illustrated boards.
Book ID: 63219More details Price: $35.00 -
THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ POP-UP SERIES: Adventures in Oz and Emerald City. Set of 2 books.
Ottenheimer Publishers, (1991). Hardcover - Set of two books n the Treasury Collection; each book includes three double page pop-ups.
Condition: Fine in glossy illustrated boards.
Book ID: 88948More details Price: $14.50 -
600 BLACK SPOTS: A Pop-Up Book for Children of All Ages
Edition: First printing.
New York: Simon & Schuster, (2007.). SIGNED hardcover first edition - A wonderfully inventive and artistic pop-up book for all ages, both a work of art in unfolding paper sculpture and a fun counting book. Each double-page spread, from the 'white grasses tip-tapping' to the three-dimensional Mondrian tribute, to the stack of variously opening "doors" that lead to a surprising depth illusion, and the two seven-level, tassel-topped towers that can flip together or in opposite directions, brings a new pleasure and suprise. And on each design, there are black dots, from one to more than 200. INSCRIBED on the first page by the author. Large square format, unpaginated. ISBN: 9781416940920.
Condition: Fine (as new) in shiny silver boards with black dots.
Book ID: 92508More details Price: $85.00 -
BLUE 2: A Pop-up Book for Children of All Ages.
Edition: First printing.
New York: Simon & Schuster, (2006.). SIGNED hardcover first edition - Second in Carter's marvelously inventive "color series." Both an alphabet book, and a puzzle book with a blue 2 hidden in each popup. Incredibly complex and engaging pop-ups, this is a wonderful example of the genuine art of paper engineering. SIGNED by Carter inside the front cover. Square format, unpaginated (includes eight large double page pop-ups, and other movable elements.). ISBN: 9781416917816.
Condition: Fine in blue and yellow illustrated boards.
Book ID: 56779More details Price: $75.00 -
YELLOW SQUARE: A Pop-up Book for Children of All Ages.
Edition: Advance Excerpt (trade paperback format)
New York: Simon & Schuster, (2008.). First edition - A very uncommon promotional excerpt for the fourth in Carter's marvelously inventive "color series." This excerpt contains only one pop-up - that of Uncle Theo's Trapeze. Square format,. Back cover notes an expected first printing of 100,000 copies
Condition: Fine (as new) in blue and yellow illustrated paper covers.
Book ID: 66739More details Price: $20.00 -
YELLOW SQUARE: A Pop-up Book for Children of All Ages.
Edition: Advance Excerpt (trade paperback format)
New York: Simon & Schuster, (2008.). SIGNED first edition - A very uncommon promotional excerpt for the fourth in Carter's marvelously inventive "color series." SIGNED by Carter on the base of the popup and dated in the year of publication. This excerpt contains only one pop-up - that of Uncle Theo's Trapeze. Square format,. Back cover notes an expected first printing of 100,000 copies
Condition: Fine (as new) in blue and yellow illustrated paper covers.
Book ID: 66738More details Price: $40.00 -
LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD.
Edition: Hardcover.
Bronx, New York: Child Guidance Action Book. n.d. (ca 1970.). Hardcover - A title in the Child Guidance Action Book series. Includes five pages with moving figures under cellophane (figures move automatically as book is opened or pages are turned.) Illustrated by Liz Dauber. Oblong format.
Condition: Very good in glossy illustrated boards - tear to cellophane covering on first page, Red Riding Hood on second page is partially detached, but otherwise all the moving figures operate very well.
Book ID: 45642More details Price: $28.00 -
DISNEY'S THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME / TOPSY TURVY DAY (Pop Up Pals)
Edition: First printing.
Los Angeles: Walt Disney Company, (1996.). Hardcover first edition - Small square book with 5 double-page pop-ups. ISBN: 1570822948.
Condition: Fine in glossy illustrated boards.
Book ID: 45161More details Price: $12.50 -
PUSS IN BOOTS.
Edition: First printing.
New York: Carlton / Barron, 2011. Hardcover first edition - A retelling of this classic fairy tale - quick-witted Puss has a scheme that will soon turn this lazy son of a miller into a wealthy nobleman - perhaps even fit for the Princess to marry. Follow the cunning cat as his plan unfolds and marvel as the whole kingdom begins to dance to his tune!" Illustrated by Gerald Kelley. Includes flaps, wheels, and a double page pop-up at the end. Large format, unpaginated. ISBN: 978-1847329110.
Condition: Very near fine in a illustrated boards, All moveables working order.
Book ID: 76952More details Price: $21.50 -
PUSS IN BOOTS.
Edition: First printing.
New York: Carlton / Barron, 2011. Hardcover first edition - A retelling of this classic fairy tale - quick-witted Puss has a scheme that will soon turn this lazy son of a miller into a wealthy nobleman - perhaps even fit for the Princess to marry. Follow the cunning cat as his plan unfolds and marvel as the whole kingdom begins to dance to his tune!" Illustrated by Gerald Kelley. Includes flaps, wheels, and a double page pop-up at the end. Large format, unpaginated. ISBN: 978-1847329110.
Condition: Near fine in a illustrated boards (cover cracked on back cover near spine) All moveables working order.
Book ID: 76953More details Price: $17.50 -
THE DAY OF THE BISON HUNT.
Edition: First edition.
Prague & London: Artia / Bancroft, n.d. (1962). Hardcover first edition - Eight pages of text plus a gorgeous double page pop-up of an Indian village. Bound in stiff illustrated cardboard with a cloth spine, Folio.
Condition: Good only (corner of front cover missing, tape repairs to red cloth spine, large front pop-up scene needs repair, all 3 moveable tabs still working.) Despite the flaws in the condition, this is still a very attractive copy of a scarce book.
Book ID: 56622More details Price: $135.00 -
THE TOURNAMENT.
Edition: First edition.
Prague & London: Artia / Bancroft, (1961). Hardcover first edition - Eight pages of text plus a gorgeous double page pop-up of a medieval castle. Bound in stiff illustrated cardboard with a cloth spine, Folio.
Condition: Very good overall (lower corner of front cover missing, penciled change of "black knight" to "gray on last page of text) Pop up is intact and stunning - complete with the cellophane windows.
Book ID: 56627More details Price: $200.00 -
HOW COLUMBUS DISCOVERED AMERICA.
Edition: First edition.
Prague & London: Artia / Bancroft, n.d. [1960]. Hardcover first edition - Eight pages of text plus a double page pop-up of the three ships. Bound in stiff illustrated cardboard with a cloth spine, Folio.
Condition: Good only (moveable wheel on the front cover has become detached, has creases and is missing some of the knobs, blue cloth spine fraying. The Santa Maria ship pop-up is in fine condition complete with strings for the rigging, but the pop-ups for the other ships and the background need repair.) Despite the flaws in the condition, this is still a very attractive copy of an uncommon book.
Book ID: 56628More details Price: $85.00 -
SANTA'S ELVES SAVE CHRISTMAS: A Christmas Treasury Pop-Up.
Edition: Hardcover.
n.p. Allan / Ottenheimer Publishers. (1991). Hardcover - A slim book with three double page pop-up scenes.
Condition: Fine in glossy illustrated boards.
Book ID: 68660More details Price: $12.50 -
BOO WHOO?
Edition: First printing.
Los Angeles: Price Stern Sloan (1993). Hardcover first edition - A spooky mix and match pop-up book. Five mix and match pop-ups which let you pair a skull with a black cat with a monster and more. ISBN: 0-843136235.
Condition: Very good in green glossy illustrated boards (slight spine slant, all pop-ups intact)
Book ID: 87225More details Price: $17.50 -
JIMMY HAS LOST HIS CAP - WHERE CAN IT BE?
Edition: First American edition.
Cleveland, Ohio: World Publishing Co., 1959. Hardcover first edition - One of the earliest books published in the United States by Bruno Munari, an Italian artist and "many sided genius" as painter, sculptor, ohotographer, designer of books, toys and mobiles. . After the War he began to create picture books which have been called "'among the most original, imaginative, and beautiful books ever made'" (rear cover). Originally published in Italy in 1945. Large format, with five lift-up flaps on the rectos, the brief text on the facing page (all of the flaps are intact) .
Condition: Ex-library in illustrated boards with the usual markings, protective tape on the edges of the boards, but still extremely appealing.
Book ID: 90746More details Price: $40.00 -
GOLF: A Three Dimensional Exploration of the Game
Edition: First printing.
New York: Viking, 1996. Hardcover first edition - Illustrated by Mike Kowalski. Paper engineering by Arroyo Projects Studio. Book and cover design by Jo David. Garrity gives an "insider's tour of the game of golf". From St. Andrews to Augusta and Pebble Beach and even Alan Shepard's historic putt on the Moon. 6 double-page spreads with large pop-ups and small ones hidden beneath flaps. Large format. ISBN: 0-670-86546x.
Condition: Fine (as new) in glossy illustrated boards.
Book ID: 23968More details Price: $20.00 -
FEED THE ANIMALS (Lift the Flap Series)
Edition: First edition.
Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1944. First edition - Two children follow the Zookeeper as he walks around feeding the animals - seals, giraffe, zebras and more. A title in the Lift-the-Flap Series - the outer half of each page needs to be opened to reveal what and who is being fed. A fun, early book, written and illustrated by H.A.Rey, creator of Curious George. Small format, 6" x 5 1/2", in paper covers with burgundy cloth spine. The front cover acts as the title page.
Condition: Good overall - some wear to the covers, but clean and bright.
Book ID: 85352More details Price: $37.50 -
WHERE'S MY BABY (Lift the Flap Series)
Edition: First edition.
Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1943. First edition - A title in the Lift-the-Flap Series - the outer half of each page needs to be opened to reveal where the babied are. A fun, early book, written and illustrated by H. A. Rey, creator of Curious George. Small format, 6" x 5 1/2", in paper covers with burgundy cloth spine. The front cover acts as the title page.
Condition: Good overall - some wear to the covers and a gift inscription to the upper corner of the front cover, but the contents are clean and bright.
Book ID: 85353More details Price: $41.50 -
WHERE'S MY BABY & FEED THE ANIMALS (Lift the Flap Series, 2 books)
Edition: First editions.
Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1943, 1944. First edition - Two titles in the Lift-the-Flap Series - the outer half of each page needs to be opened to reveal where the babies are or which animals are being fed. Rather uncommon and fun, early books written and illustrated by H. A. Rey, creator of Curious George. Small format, 6" x 5 1/2", in paper covers with burgundy cloth spine. The front covers act as the title page. Set of TWO books.
Condition: Good overall - some wear to the covers, but the contents are clean and bright.
Book ID: 85354More details Price: $70.00 -
POP-UP ATLAS OF THE WORLD: A GLOBE IN A BOOK.
Edition: First American edition.
New York: Simon & Schuster, (1988.). Hardcover first edition - Atlas which shows how the countries, continents & oceans of the world fit together w/the aid of 3 pop-ups of the globe, focusing on the Americas, Europe and Africa, and Asia and Oceana. Illustrated by Phil Jacobs and Mike Peterkin, conceived and designed by Graham Brown, paper engineering by Paul Wilgress. Unpaginated, large format. ISBN: 0-671-658980.
Condition: Fine in glossy illustrated boards.
Book ID: 54937More details Price: $25.00 -
AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL: A Pop-Up Book.
Edition: 2nd printing.
New York: Simon & Schuster, (2004). Hardcover - The classic song interpreted with seven large complex, mostly white pop-ups by one of the masters of the form. Included are the Golden Gate Bridge, Mesa Verde, a Missippippi river boat and more. Smaller booklet on final page with 4 small pop-ups. ISBN: 0-689847440.
Condition: Near fine in illustrated boards. All of the pop-ups are intact.
Book ID: 66506More details Price: $25.00 -
ENCYCLOPEDIA PREHISTORICA: DINOSAURS. Promotional Pop-up
Edition: Advance promotional excerpt.
Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press, 2005. SIGNED first edition - Booklet designed to promote a striking pop-up book by two modern masters of the art. SIGNED by both Robert Sabuda (with "best wishes") and Matthew Reinhart (with :Look out for the overbite) on the double page spread of the "new kings" - the meat-eaters. Includes one large popup and 4 booklets in each corner with 6 more pop-ups. Uncommon, especially signed Cover sheet included.
Condition: Fine in illustrated covers.
Book ID: 80632More details Price: $55.00 -
ENCYCLOPEDIA PREHISTORICA: SHARKS AND OTHER SEA MONSTERS.
Edition: First printing.
Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press, 2006. Hardcover first edition - An informative and striking pop-up book by two modern masters of the art. Includes more than 35 pop-ups of pre-historic sea-going animals - sharks, whales and more - including some, like the horseshoe crab, which still survive today. Has 6 large double page spreads and smaller booklets on the corners and edges of every page. In the original plastic bag, with the printed cover sheet. ISBN: 0-76362229.
Condition: Fine in illustrated papercovered boards.
Book ID: 92439More details Price: $40.00 -
ENCYCLOPEDIA PREHISTORICA: SHARKS plus a SIGNED Promotional Pop-Up Excerpt for DINOSAURS. (2 items set)
Edition: First printing.
Condition: The book is fine in illustrated covers with all of the pop-ups complete and undamaged) and the promotional booklet is fine.
Book ID: 92440More details Price: $95.00 -
PROMOTIONAL CARD for PRINCESS JEWELIANA AND THE SPARKLING RAINBOW BALL.
New York: Reader's Digest, (2003). First edition - Single piece of bright pink cardstock, folded to 8 1/2 inches by 6 inches - the interior includes a central pop-up of the castle with two doors that open to reveal the ball within. A promotional item for "girls and boys and booksellers too" - Uncommon.
Condition: Fine.
Book ID: 85063More details Price: $12.50















