Pop Up Books

Origins

Pop Up Books is a visual style that involves creating three-dimensional images that physically 'pop up' from the pages of a book. This style became famous in the late 19th century with the publication of 'The Pop-up Book of Nursery Rhymes' by Ernest Nister. It gained further popularity in the 20th century through the works of artists such as Vojtěch Kubašta and Robert Sabuda. The intricate paper engineering and clever use of folding techniques are the key elements that make Pop Up Books stand out.