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 enlarge | Author: Carol Barton
Publisher: Popular Kinetics Press
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  26 reviews
Sales Rank: 38925
Media: Spiral-bound
Edition: 1st
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 67
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 9.6 x 6.1 x 1.4
ISBN: 0962775207
Dewey Decimal Number: 745
EAN: 9780962775208
ASIN: 0962775207
Publication Date: October 1, 2005
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 Paper art for all July 22, 2006
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
Carol Barton has created the ultimate instruction book for anyone who is would like to learn to use pop-ups in their creative work- and there may be more of you than you think. The potential for the use of pop-ups becomes limitless with the information from this guide.
Moveable books is not a new art. But this book takes the art form of pop-ups into the realm of possibilities. It begins with basic structures and progresses in nice, slow steps into complex, multi-layered pop-ups. It is the gift of the author to be able to describe and explain each step so that even beginners can follow easily. From basic box shapes it continues through triangles (including doubles and upside down), combinations of both and onto many different layered designs. Each step includes a pattern with all the spare parts needed that the reader/artist can use to make that pop-up card. This hands-on approach is what sets it above other instruction books of this kind. It is also possible to order a complete set of these samples if you do not want to cut up the ones in the book. Each chapter has a pocket to hold both the spare parts and the finished card. Very clever. Introductory chapters describe how pop-ups work, basic supply lists and hints to further creativity, final chapters examine safety and suppliers and the importance of paper grain. Well chosen quotes adorn each manila chapter divider.
The Pocket Paper Engineer is concrete enough to walk anyone thorough the steps of making a pop-up card but it also gives clear, concise instructions to enable the reader to take the information onto any level they desire. It stretches the imagination in many directions as it expands the journey from flat creations into three dimensional art.
This spiral bound work would be a wonderful gift for authors, card makers, scrap bookers and other visual artists. It is appropriate for both beginners and advanced paper crafters and artists. Its sturdy construction will allow it to become a permanent reference book in any collection. We can look forward to the future since this in Volume I in a planned series of how to books on this subject.
For added wonder be sure to follow the author link below to explore Ms Barton's other work as she expands the traditional boundaries of literature. Fascinating for both art and literature lovers.
pocket paper engineer June 15, 2006
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
It is a great book. very helpful and easy to follow instructions.
I would highly recommend it.
andrea benson
The next best thing to a class with Carol! June 14, 2006
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
Several years ago, I was fortunate enough to be able to take a class in pop-up engineering with Carol. I can say without equivocation that she is an excellent teacher, and was thrilled to learn that she had published a book. And what a book it is! Simple, clear and interesting - what more could you ask? Well, how about some extra cards so you can play around some more? Take a class with Carol if you have the chance, but if you don't (or even if you do), buy this book!
Creative, Clear and Concise June 11, 2006
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
Carol Barton has captured the essence of paper engineering and presented it so clearly that anyone will be delighted to make the samples included in her step by step examples. However, for myself, I preferred to order the Extra Cards so I could leave the book in tact. What a terrific idea to offer Extra Cards for the samples! Using children's artwork aids the accessibility of the information but does not detract from the awareness that advanced creators can employ the forms for more sophisticated endeavors. I note the cover says: Volume 1: Basic Forms. I look forward to Volume 2 and hope it is in the near future.
If it were possible to add more stars, I'd rate it higher June 5, 2006
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I've just read the other posted reviews, and I have to add that this book is, in itself, a work of art. There isn't a single aspect of it that isn't tastefully and professionally designed. The front and back of every page and every template are exquisitely rendered, and the how-to aspects are clear and understandable. It's one thing to have the skills to create imaginative pop-ups, and quite another to be able to convey it as naturally and intuitively for the reader as Carol does. I don't have the heart to tear out the perforated patterns on my copy, so it's fabulous that complete replacement sets of the inserts are available. This book is a welcome and rich addition to the world of pop-up. (signed) Andrew Baron, winner of the Movable Book Society 2004 Meggendorfer prize for Best Published Paper Engineered book.
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