These books represent some of the most stunning illustration art that is being published today. They generally include works by contemporary artists whose work was mostly produced from the 1980s onwards.
Enjoy contemporary retellings of ancient stories from Greek, Norse and Egyptian mythology, paired with stunning art deco-style illustrations, in this series of ancient myths published by DK.
This enchantingly illustrated natural history of magical creatures featuring foil-embossed cloth covers, ribbon markers and sprayed page edges.
An illustrated list of nominees for the 10th Meggendorfer Awards, 2016 (the best trade pop-up books published in the last two years), given by the Movable Book Society.
How to find all the most beautiful recently released and new pop-up books.
An illustrated list of nominees for the 9th Meggendorfer Awards, 2014 (the best trade pop-up books published in the last two years), given by the Movable Book Society.
Beehive Books have released a stunning edition of Pinocchio on Kickstarter which has original illustrations and an interactive textual annotation by Lemony Snicket. Looks incredible.
An illustrated list of the best and most thrilling Chinese language pop-ups – full of ancient myths and mystery and cleverly constructed paper architecture.
A fun (and calorie-free) list of all the best Easter and Spring-themed pop-up books to entertain the kids.
A Valentine’s Day gift guide to all the very best pop-up books about love – perfect for your loved ones, a warm bedtime story, or even just some self care.
How to find all the best pop-up books coming out soon and available for pre-order.