make something: pop-up books!

Pop-up books are not just for kids and to create a pop-up book takes talent! Pop-up books are admired and collected by many. If you've ever wondered how those fantastic books are designed and engineered, take a look at The Elements of Pop-Up: a Pop-Up Book for Aspiring Paper Engineers by David A. Carter and James Diaz. This book won't disappoint you. From simple to more extravagant pop-up creations, the authors/artists give pop-up examples, definitions, directions and hints. Fun to browse through...are you up for the challenge of trying to recreate any of the designs? Enjoy!