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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: A Commemorative Pop-up (Hardcover) (Hardcover)
by L. Frank Baum
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Pop-up, Ages 4-8, Children's book |
| Market price: ¥ 288.00
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¥ 258.00
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| MSL Pointer Review:
Simply beautiful & Wizard of Oz is a timeless classic |
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Author: L. Frank Baum
Publisher: Little Simon
Pub. in: January, 2001
ISBN: 0689817517
Pages: 16
Measurements: 10.4 x 8.5 x 1.6 inches
Origin of product: USA
Order code: BC00077
Other information: Pop-Up edition
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Robert Sabuda is certainly the most renowned pop-up book artist and paper engineer working today. Combine Sabuda's entrancing three dimensional illustrations with Frank Baum's glorious story about Dorothy, the Tin Woodman, the Scarecrow, Cowardly Lion, Toto and their amazing adventures in the Land of Oz and you have pure magic!
The pop-up illustrations are quite intricate, with artwork that's faithful to W. W. Denslow's original illustrations. Sabuda works in a fresh, new style here using prints made from cut linoleum blocks. He brings the drawings to life in a way that will enchant children and adults alike. Each page contains a large pop-up and a small booklet which tells part of the story. And each mini-book contains small pop-ups too. There's a cyclone that really twists, a wizard's balloon that sails into the sky, holographic foil creates a true, sparkling Emerald City made even greener with the included green glasses for the reader.
The text is slightly abridged and this very special edition, published to commemorate the book's 100th Anniversary, is well worth the price and will surely find a place of honor on your bookshelf.
Target readers:
Kids aged 4-8
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Born Lyman Frank Baum in 1856, just east of Syracuse in Chittenango, NY. He never used his first name since he preferred Frank. A rather sickly child who was both timid and shy, he kept to himself and made up imaginary places and playmates since he had to refrain from any kind of strenuous exercise due to his faulty, weak heart. Throughout Frank's life, his health was a constant impediment, which became a looming presence and a major controlling factor. Although, it never impeded his creativity, drive and talent.
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This shows topping pop-up book celebrates the 100th birthday of The Wizard of Oz in a spectacular fashion; from the twister that spins up dizzyingly on the opening spread to the final "And oh, Aunt Em! I'm so glad to be at home again!" clinch, the array of special effects will wow even blas "seen it all" readers. Not only is Sabuda a wizardly paper engineer, able to pull off a bursting ball of flame, a melting witch, and a balloon rocking gently in the breeze, but he also shows a magic touch with pictorial art, creating colored lino-cut figures that strongly recall those of W. W. Denslow. The large central effects open up like stage settings, and are flanked with accordion-folded insets that contain even more pop-ups, along with an abbreviated text closely based on the original. Nor does the razzle-dazzle stop there, as Dorothy's silver shoes, the yellow brick road, and even the Emerald City are coated with shimmering foil, and by donning the included pair of tinted spectacles, readers are treated to a hidden message on one page. Sabuda's homage to an enduring classic captures its timeless sense of wonder, distinctive characters and the flavor of its melodrama brilliantly.
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Lynbrook (MSL quote), NY USA
<2006-12-29 00:00>
This is bar none the most complex and gorgeous pop-up I've ever seen. My kids and I absolutely love it. A must for any serious "Wizard of Oz" fan. I keep it on a high shelf, so small hands can't damage it, and my little ones point up to it and shout, "OZ, OZ, OZ." It's become a wonderful rainy day ritual in our house.
A few notes, this is pop-up as art, not pop-up as audience participation. There are no tabs for little ones to pull, only a pair of green lensed glasses for you to wear while reading the Emerald City page - very clever and very adorable. Also, the story is not a kiddie adaptation, so there is some degree of violence, and the witch's desire to kill Dorothy is no secret in this story. I substitute a word here and there to make it acceptable for my four-year-old and two-year-old.
Amazing, creative, engaging, worth every cent. |
Amanda (MSL quote), Scottsdale, Az
<2006-12-29 00:00>
This is a beautiful book with lots of intricate pop ups. You do need to be sure to open and close each page slowly to be sure the pages don’t tear because of the detail of the pop ups. They are reinforced very well, with thick card board and good glue, but I can still see a tear happening if opened too quickly. You can only expect to have to use special care though with such a detailed book. This is a "look only" book for children but will bring them lots of enjoyment. This is not like any other pop up you have ever seen. It is not only a book, it is art as well. I would not worry about injuries as one other reviewer noted, she mentioned about an injury her child almost endured on page 240... There are only 16 pages in this book. You will not be dissatisfied with this purchase! |
A reader (MSL quote), Seattle, WA USA
<2006-12-29 00:00>
Sabuda is a genius. There are popups inside of popups in this book. Each page has a large popup tableau, then on the sides are more popups in sub-books that contain the text. I would recommend this book to kids ages 5 and up. And I do mean 'And Up', since as an adult this book still blows me away.
One thing that boggles my mind is how Sabuda's books are created. I'd like to tour the 'factory' or whatever. Because for the amount of time it took to create each copy of the book the cost is TRIVIAL.
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Riley McCarthy (MSL quote), Atlanta, GA USA
<2006-12-29 00:00>
What's the most fun you've ever had with a piece of art before?
The most fun I've ever had, I have to confess, is opening this book to the pages featuring the Wizard's famous hot air balloon. The set piece, shiny and with its own basket holding the wizard, jumps quite literally off the pages, then swings back and forth in front of you. The amount of joy I experienced with this book at that moment was immeasurable.
What's fun about the book, which also has this huge, swirling cyclone in its opening pages that jumps out at you, is that it also remains surprisingly faithful to L. Frank Baum's original The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, keeping much of the text intact (though, for obvious reasons, the book is not taken and reprinted verbatim) while having the pop-up art serve as a variation upon the original illustrations when possible.
I got one of these for myself, one for all the little girls in my family and one for a friend in my office who just needed cheering up one day. It inspires you to read the great story. It inspires you to play with the emerald-colored glasses and all the pop-up images in the side flaps.
I was a fan of pop-up books as a kid, but this is the best, most accessible and most beautiful one I have ever held in my hands.
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