Paper Engineering for Pop-Up Books and Cards

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Summary: Oh,ah..I thought that the book was..you know...the book that
Review: After making several of the items illustrated in the book I was unable to figure out where I left the glue. Have any of you seen where my sissors are? I lost my place in the book after my dog ran off with page 13. Can I buy another page 13?

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Summary: The book that sent me down the paper engineering road.
Review: I found this book 10 years ago in a used-book store. Looked interesting, bought it, and the rest is history. Since then I've purchased every book I can find on this subject, including Mark's latest (Paper Engineering With Elastic Bands). I make my own greeting cards using Mark's first book as a guide. The recipients never fail to tell me the card is a "keeper!" I then branched out and made a book for my 4-year old niece. The other books in this category have given me inspiration but Mark's books are my primary reference.

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Summary: The book that sent me down the paper engineering road.
Review: I teach paper engeneering in my 3-Dimensional Design class and have finally found a book with MECHANICAL systems. I have used Paul Jackson's "The Pop-Up Book" for classes for years but it lacked the levers and other mechanical movements found in Mark Hiner's "Paper Engeneering..." What we have typically done to understand mechanisms was to reverse engeneer our own collection of pop-up books but this has often destroyed our books! The quantity of designs in Mr. Hinner's book is a bit limited, and it DOES need the augmentation of actual pop-up books to see the variety of unique solutions to the same basic concepts.

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Summary: Excellent, clear techniques... great for classes.
Review: I teach paper engeneering in my 3-Dimensional Design class and have finally found a book with MECHANICAL systems. I have used Paul Jackson's "The Pop-Up Book" for classes for years but it lacked the levers and other mechanical movements found in Mark Hiner's "Paper Engeneering..." What we have typically done to understand mechanisms was to reverse engeneer our own collection of pop-up books but this has often destroyed our books! The quantity of designs in Mr. Hinner's book is a bit limited, and it DOES need the augmentation of actual pop-up books to see the variety of unique solutions to the same basic concepts.

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Summary: perfect reference
Review: This book is a real gem for teachers interested in acquainting children with the engineering principles of pop-ups both as an appreciation of pop-ups they enjoy and introduction into making their own. Well thought out directions and a place to store your samples for future reference are provided.

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Summary: I'm buying a second copy
Review: This book is a very clear guide to paper engineering. It invites you to cut and assemble the examples that are given to demonstrate basic techniques. I can't bear to cut and paste my copy though. I'm buying a second one to practice on and keeping my original copy as a reference.

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Summary: I'm buying a second copy
Review: This book is a very clear guide to paper engineering. It invites you to cut and assemble the examples that are given to demonstrate basic techniques. I can't bear to cut and paste my copy though. I'm buying a second one to practice on and keeping my original copy as a reference.

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Summary: Explaining the mysteries of paper-engineering
Review: Thrill your family and amaze your friends by following my step by step guide to making your own pop-ups.

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Summary: Amaze your self
Review: What an interesting guide to mechanicals. Give it a try.-Linda Fry Kenzle, author of Pages