The Most Beautiful Pop-Up Books
The Most Beautiful Pop-Up Books & Paper Engineering: A Collector's Guide
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Introduction
Latest Pop-Up Books
Upcoming Pop-Up Releases
The most beautiful pop-up books available for pre-order.
Best New Pop-Up Books
The most stunning recently released pop-up books.
Prizewinning Pop-Ups
Meggendorfer Prizewinners
A celebration of the Meggendorfer Award Prizewinners from its origins to the present.
2023 Finalists
An illustrated list of all the pop-up books shortlisted for the 2023 Meggendorfer Prize.
2021 Finalists
An illustrated list of all the pop-up books shortlisted for the 2021 Meggendorfer Prize.
2018 Finalists
An illustrated list of all the pop-up books shortlisted for the 2018 Meggendorfer Prize.
2016 Finalists
An illustrated list of all the pop-up books shortlisted for the 2016 Meggendorfer Prize
2014 Finalists
An illustrated list of all the pop-up books shortlisted for the 2014 Meggendorfer Prize
Thematic Pop-Up Guides
Holiday Pop-Ups
A selection of the most beautiful pop-up books that celebrate Christmas, Hannukah, and other festivities around the world.
Easter Pop-Ups
Fun Easter-themed pop-up books make the perfect calorie free gift.
Valentine Pop-Ups
Delightful love-themed pop-ups for a partner, a child, or to treat yourself.
Best Chinese Pop-Up Books
Some incredible pop-up books are coming out of China, come check them out!
Nature Pop-Up Series
A series from Martiniere jeunesse with two paper engineering teams working on nature themes.
Guides in progress (coming soon)
I always have a bunch of pages on the go that I update as whimsey takes me, but if you see something here you’re keen to know more about just let me know and I’ll bump it to the top of the list!
Literary Pop-Ups
Beautiful adaptations of classic literature and celebrations of author's lives - find it all here.
Fairy Tale Pop-Ups
A curated list of the most beautiful pop-ups based on classic fairy tales.
Pop-Up Myths & Legends
A curated list of the most beautiful pop-ups based on folklore and mythology.
Pop-Up Pop Culture
Popular culture in pop-up, ranging from movie and tv-show tie-ins, to your fave manga characters, and more.
Mother's Day Pop-Ups
Some beautiful classic pop-up gifts to give on Mother's Day.
Flora & Fauna Pop-Up Books
Fauna and flora lend themselves to the very best of inspiring pop-up artistry.
Beautiful Pop-Up Books for Adults
Adult collectors are interested in a variety of topics and are happy to invest in delicate construction.
Beautiful Pop-Up Books for Kids
Pop-up books for kids need to be sturdy for little hands, but with moving parts that are capable of filling them with wonder and delight.
Mother's Day Pop-Ups
Some beautiful classic pop-up gifts to give on Mother's Day.
Vintage Pop-Ups
The history of pop-up mastery - with titles by pop-up legends Meggendorfer, Kubasta, and more.
Pop-Up Doll's Houses
A collection of the best carousel books that turn into doll's houses, castles, and other exciting locations.
2 Comments
Kacey · 29 January 2024 at 7:35 am
Hello, I am a writer. I have a series of children’s books that I want to be made as a Pop-up Book. Looking for someone to help me create my pop-up book. I need an artist and a paper engineer. I have my manuscript ready to go. Any recommendations?
Walter Raemisch · 14 January 2024 at 10:20 pm
Any news on Janet and Anne Grahame Johnstone. Wilhelm Busch or Arthurian Legends please point me in the right direction. Also vintage and contemporary pop up books please.