Books : The Pop-Up Book of Nightmares
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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 154.632
EAN: 9780312282639
ISBN: 031228263X
Label: St. Martin's Press
Manufacturer: St. Martin's Press
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 22
Publication Date: November 03, 2001
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Sales Rank: 295898
Studio: St. Martin's Press
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They're gripping, they're realistic, and they're universal--those primal scream-creating nightmares that every reader has had at one time or another.The Pop-Up Book of Nightmares brings them vividly to life with ten richly illustrated, over-the-top pop-ups that put the reader right in the center of a world gone mad.Which one of these nightmares did you have last night? --Being unprepared for a final exam --Going for a midnight snack and finding a refrigerator teeming with rats --Giving birth to a baby that's anything but normal --Being chased by a menace that seems to be everywhere at once --Free falling with no hope of a safe landing The Pop-Up Book of Nightmares is the perfect gift for anyone who wants to mine the psychological riches of their deepest slumber. AUTHORBIO: Gary Greenberg, Balvis Rubess and Matthew Reinhart collaborated on Melcher Media's THE POP-UP BOOK OF PHOBIAS.
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In the last few years,I have picked op several of these Pop-Up Books.I am always fascinated with the skill and imagination expressed by the creators of these books.Among my reviews,you will find some that I have written on them.I will list a few of my favorites;
"America the Beautiful"
"Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
"Winter's Tale"
"The Night Before Christmas."
"The Country Music Pop-Up Book"
"Architecture Pop-UP Book"
And;
"The White House Pop-Up Book";
just to name a few.
Each is somewhat different in it's own way. Some have very little text,as little is needed.Others have many inserts that can be removed.Some have tabs to "pull" to creat action ,and on and on.
One of the things that really interest me is the thought and skill that goes into making the pieces move when the pages are opened.The term "Paper Engineering" quite well describes how this is done.While children are always moved by these books;unfortunately,they are so intricate and even fragile ;that they must be handled with extreme care.As a matter of fact,these books are often damaged by people browsing through them while still on the store bookshelves.I suggest that one buys one that still has the cellophane wrapping in tact.
From reading and viewing this book;I believe I must be one of the few people who has newer experienced a nightmare.I don't know if that is common or not;but if one has experienced ... Read More
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Although not a waste of money (time) this book left me flat. The cover gave me the hope of something unique and strange - and my expectation was that the graphics and pop-ups would follow suit.
This was not the case.
It was mundane and pedestrian in concept and delivery.
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I love all pop up books, especially those falling into the newer category of adult pop up books. Very similar to the pop up book of phobias, sex, and tabloid news. Not as high a quality of actual pop up construction and intricacy as Sabuda's work, but fun none the less.
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I am always on the lookout for new children's books, and especially love popups! My children are all grown, but I have two small grandsons, and I teach children's literature to college students. (HOWEVER, I would never recommend putting ANY popup book that is this intricate into the hands of a toddler.) This book is not for small children, anyway, but a real hoot to adults. I also used this book (as well a Popup Book of Phobias) in other classes I teach on Human Development, Special Education, and Early Childhood Education. Why? Because they are whimsical, interesting, help us to acknowledge fears and dreams, and the artwork involved is impressive!
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I now own three "adult" pop up books (adult in theme not sexual content) and the are all just fun to have and share. They are nice enough to be coffee table books and they really bring pleasure to all who see and experience them. It is silly to say this one is better than an other one, although my personal favorite is the Pop Up Book of Phoebias, but this work by Gary Greenberg is a delight and one everyone with a sense of humor and who still loves to read Where the Wild Things Are, will love to have in their home. I gave it "only" 4 stars since I want to save a star for, say, The Corrections by Jonathan Franzen but of its kind The Pop-Up Book of Nightmares is 5 star all the way.
patrick cronin
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