The Night Before Christmas 2002 – Pop-up by Robert Sabuda | 1st Edition

$49.00

  • Author: Clement C. Moore; Robert Sabuda pop-up
  • Publisher: Little Simon (Simon & Schuster), 2002
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • Condition: Near Fine
  • Size: 8vo
  • Attributes: First Edition, Illustrated

First edition, first printing. Decorated boards, binding tight, internally fine, unmarked. Featuring many marvelous pop-ups by Robert Sabuda. Near Fine.

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This edition of The Night Before Christmas transforms Clement C. Moore’s classic 1823 poem into a breathtaking and magical pop-up experience. Master paper engineer Robert Sabuda uses his signature artistry to create dynamic, large-scale white pop-ups that burst from the pages against a backdrop of vibrant color.

The book is renowned for its intricate and surprising paper mechanics. Key features include:

  • A majestic sleigh and reindeer that leap off the page.
  • St. Nicholas himself popping down the chimney.
  • A spectacular final spread featuring a towering Christmas tree.

True to Sabuda’s style, the main pop-ups are accompanied by smaller, additional pop-ups on each page’s side panels, ensuring every turn of the page reveals a new wonder. The text is Moore’s original poem, presented in a clear and elegant typeface that complements the visual spectacle.

In essence, this is not just a book to be read, but a stunning piece of paper art and theater. It has become a modern Christmas classic itself, celebrated for its ability to capture the magic and excitement of the holiday through astonishing three-dimensional paper engineering. It is a beloved collectible that amazes both children and adults alike.

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