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Telling Stories with 21st Century Pop-Up Books

Telling Stories with 21st Century Pop-Up Books

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. And he has a new best-of writing collection and “lazy man’s memoir,” called Borg Like Me.

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Two talented artists tell 19th century stories while exploring a modern take on the pop-up book.

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500+ Burnt Matches Go into These Creative Journal Covers

Muris Halilovic

By Muris Halilovic

Muris Halilovic

Muris is a producer and video/digital artist who enjoys connecting and creating projects with people who come from various genres and backgrounds. His works as a producer include Film, Radio, TV and Theatre production. Currently working as product designer at Bookvalno zanimation studio in Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Where he produce handmade / limited editions sketchnotes and other works of art.

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Creating beautiful book covers out of hundreds of matchsticks gave Muris’ dad something to do as he recovered from surgery.

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Unfolding the Story Behind Paul Johnson’s No-Fold Pop-Up Books

Unfolding the Story Behind Paul Johnson’s No-Fold Pop-Up Books

By Lisa Martin

Lisa Martin

A typical day for Lisa includes: getting up to see the sunrise, bicycling, interning at Make:, reading and writing short stories, and listening to audiobooks and podcasts for hours while working on projects or chores.

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There’s an element of surprise in pop-up books. Paul Johnson’s Pop-Up books use this moment of delight to inspire kids to read and write.

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