{"product_id":"this-book-is-a-planetarium-and-other-extraordinary-pop-up-contraptions-hardcover","title":"This Book Is a Planetarium: And Other Extraordinary Pop-Up Contraptions - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKelli Anderson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDefying every expectation of what a book can be, this pop-up extravaganza transforms into \u003ci\u003esix fully functional tools\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eNever has humble paper had such radical ambitions.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eAs impossible as it seems, this brilliant book allows its reader to manipulate scientific concepts like light, sound, time, and space. It is an irresistible treat for all ages.\u003c\/i\u003e\"\u003ci\u003e--Amazon reviewer\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e A completely unique and incredibly cool pop-up science book for adults and kids who love design, interactive art, and paper toys, \u003ci\u003eThis Book is a Planetarium\u003c\/i\u003e is a single volume that turns into: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e A working planetarium book projecting constellations on the ceilings and walls \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e A musical instrument with strings to strum \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e A geometric drawing generator \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e An infinite calendar \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e A message decoder \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e A speaker that amplifies sound \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e Artist Kelli Anderson contributes enlightening text alongside each pop-up, explaining the scientific principles at play in her constructions and creating an interactive experience that's as educational as it is extraordinary. Inspiring awe that lasts long after the initial pop, \u003ci\u003eThis Book Is a Planetarium\u003c\/i\u003e leaves readers with a renewed appreciation for the way things work--and for the enduring magic of books. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePerfect for: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Fans of adult pop-up books like Robert Sabuda's \u003ci\u003eEncyclopedia Prehistorica Dinosaurs: The Definitive Pop-Up\u003c\/i\u003e, Matthew Reinhart's \u003ci\u003eHarry Potter: A Pop-Up Guide to Hogwarts\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Wonderful Wizard of Oz Interactive\u003c\/i\u003e MinaLima edition \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Birthday, Father's Day, Mother's Day, graduation, holiday, and roommate gifts for men and women \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Displaying alongside art, fashion, and design coffee table books or gift books that celebrate science such as Neil deGrasse Tyson's \u003ci\u003eWelcome to the Universe in 3D\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKelli Anderson is a Brooklyn-based artist, graphic designer, and self-identified \"tinkerer.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 12 x 9.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 03, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51772283879712,"sku":"9781452136219","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/899388f3c6b586239e8a85fad00d7566.webp?v=1780402371","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/this-book-is-a-planetarium-and-other-extraordinary-pop-up-contraptions-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}