Author interview robert sabuda, author of encyclopedia. Each page has popup paper sculpture of the consecutive letters of the word christmas. Robert james sabuda is a childrens popup book artist and paper engineer. Robert sabuda is indisputably the king of popups, as the new york times put it.
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From the golden gate bridge to mount rushmore to the statue of liberty, america has never looked more spectacular. Robert sabuda transforms flat illustrations into 3d literary paper sculptures. Robert sabuda is a published author and an illustrator of childrens books. Robert sabuda is known worldwide for his innovative popup paper engineering. Robert sabuda has established himself as one of todays most innovative and inventive childrens book creators. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Picture books were wonderful but i always hoped that one day i could create a popup book too. His other books include the movable mother goose, and the bestselling wonderful wizard of oz.
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. Public hosted by ferndale area district library youth. He will visit the kings english for a special book signing only appearance. Adults fall for intricate popup books chicago tribune. Author signings, book signings, childrens author signings, childrens books, popup books abc3d. I began to write my own stories and illustrate those as well. Transcript from an interview with robert sabuda reading. The movable mother goose by sabuda, robert and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Your intricate popup books encyclopedia prehistorica. 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 and have. See all books authored by robert sabuda, including saint valentine, and artist to artist. Meet childrens book author, illustrator and popup book maker robert sabuda. Robert sabuda 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 and have made the new york times bestseller lists on many occasions.
So i pulled out my old popup books and taught myself how to make even better ones as a grownup. Long ago in the town of bethlehem, on a bright and starry night, a. Childrens book illustrator makes stories leap off the page. Robert sabudas obsession with popup books began one day when he was 7 and full of fear about a dental appointment. This book started a bit of a resurgence for popups in the late 1970s and im eternally grateful for its existence because i. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. His recent books, such as those describing the stories of the wonderful wizard of oz and alice in wonderland, have been well received and critically acclaimed. Travels in time and space features 60 colorful and fanciful illustrations and intricate popup books drawn from 11 books. Robert sabuda will present his new popup masterpiece the. His work demonstrates unparalleled artistry and innovation that are sure to appeal to readers of all ages. Robert sabuda books list of books by author robert sabuda. Below is an edited transcript from reading rockets interview with robert sabuda.
Matthew reinhart popup books, paper art and beyond. Reviewed in the united kingdom on 19 november 2010. Explore books by robert sabuda with our selection at. Meettheauthor movie with robert sabuda created by teachingbooks. Experience a different adventure from narnia on every. The transcript is divided into the following sections. Robert sabuda and matthew reinhart are two of the foremost practitioners of one of childrens fictions most esoteric forms. In the author and illustrators hands, childrens stories unfold and also tumble, pop, fly, rise up, spin and leap from the page. 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. A charming popup book by robert sabuda, signed for parrish books by the authorpaper artist at a new york book signing happy cookie.
Hope and joy radiate from the pages of robert sabudas new popup book celebrating the nativity. This is a rare signed copy of one of sabuda s most unusual illustrated books only one other signed copy is currently listed on abe. He is the force behind many stunning bestselling popup books, including america the beautiful, alice in wonderland, and the wonderful wizard of oz. Within these dynamic pages lurk fearsome sabertoothed cats, bears taller than basketball hoops, and everyones favorite ice age giant the woolly mammoth.
They talk to dina rabinovitch about learning their art. Im selling my entire collection of signed robert sabuda books check out the rest of my abe listings. All of lifes possibilities are just a page turn away in this beautiful popup book from renowned paper artist robert sabuda. Encyclopedia prehistorica megabeasts popup lions and tigers and bears. Four questions for robert sabuda publishers weekly. Consummate popup master robert sabuda offers an elegant ode to possibility that will inspire anyone setting off on a new life chapter. But lately he has been seeing something else pop up at his book signings adults. Robert james sabuda is a leading childrens popup book artist and paper engineer. Discover awardwinning titles and recent popup book publications like lego, pixar and frozen. At my book signings, ill see threeyearolds and 90yearolds. Sabuda fans often bring that book to his instore signings. The popup artist or paper engineer creates leverpulling and flapturning popup books, such as.
A true holiday classic literally comes to life in this stunning popup edition of a seasonal favorite. His recent books retell our favorite tales, including the wonderful wizard of oz, alices adventures in wonderland and peter pan. Encyclopedia prehistorica megabeasts popup by matthew. His interest in childrens book illustration began with an internship at dial books for young readers. If you want to learn more about robert and his amazing books youve come to the right place.
Sabuda will walk the audience through the creation of their own popup artwork from 121pm. A classic collectible popup 9780689847448 by robert sabuda. Robert sabuda is one of the most talented paper engineers and popup book creators from this moment. Robert sabuda is the cocreator of the first book in this series, encyclopedia prehistorica. May 02, 2006 robert sabuda and matthew reinhart are two of the foremost practitioners of one of childrens fictions most esoteric forms. If youd like to see the complete list of all popup books, click the link below and visit the books page. 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.
In striving to enrich the lives of all readers, teachingbooks supports the first amendment and celebrates the right to read. Readers will delight in this retelling of this classic story of neverland, pirates and flying. Come along on a magical journey under the sea in this stunning popup adaptation of the beloved fairy tale the little mermaid, expertly crafted by renowned paper engineer robert sabuda. This video is about robert sabudas best and amazing popup book spreads. And, beginning with 2006s encyclopedia prehistorica. Robert sabudas most popular book is alices adventures in wonderland. Some of the published credits of robert sabuda include tutankhamens gift, blizzards robe, encyclopedia prehistorica, and encyclopedia prehistorica. This is a rare signed copy of one of sabudas most unusual illustrated books only one other signed copy is currently listed on abe. A trip to the dentistoldschool art suppliesguacamole and chips, pleaserosecolored glassespaper engineer. Showcasing the works of robert sabuda and matthew reinhart, this is the only traveling exhibition featuring the art of childrens popup books.
Internationally acclaimed popup artist, author and illustrator robert sabuda will be hosting a rare workshop and book signing at the ferndale public library 222 e 9 mile rd, ferndale, mi 48220 on saturday, may 9 from 12. Sabuda is widely regarded as the wizard of popup book engineering. Robert sabuda transforms flat illustrations into 3d. I went to a matthew reinhart and robert sabuda book signing last weekend at books of wonder. Dinosaurs, the pair began exploring the fascinating animals that. Robert sabudas elegant text and paper engineering give new life to favourite characters like captain hook, tinkerbell, wendy, michael, john, and of course, peter pan himself. In the author and illustrators hands, childrens stories unfold and also tumble. Together or separately, robert sabuda and matthew reinhart have popped everything. A trip to the dentistwe were sitting in the waiting room and. Check out the latest eyepopping popup books by matthew reinhart. Robert sabuda speakers a new york times bestselling childrens book creator, leading childrens popup book artist, and paper engineer, robert sabuda began his career after graduating summa cum laude from the pratt institute in new york city. Each of the seven books in the series has its own popup spread rendered in spectacular detail with stunning special effects. Lewiss classic narnia books spring to life in the hands of awardwinning paper engineer robert sabuda. Another exquisite robert sabuda book, if im honest the grandchildren were an excuse to indulge myself with this beautiful little book.