20,000 Leagues Under the Sea: A Pop-Up Book [Hardcover]

Sam Ita (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 6 and up | Grade Level: 1 and up | Series: Pop Up Book

Following the release of his spectacular Moby Dick: A Pop-Up Book, paper-crafting genius Sam Ita gives Jules Verne’s engrossing undersea story an equally unique and amazing presentation. Ita literally takes graphic novels into another dimension with breathtaking designs that pop, flaps that lift, parts that move, and art that astonishes. There’s nothing like it out on the market.
You won’t believe your eyes as you join Captain Nemo on an unforgettable adventure: submarines, sea monsters, and even the lost city of Atlantis (complete with ancient artifacts, temples, and columns) rise from the page as if emerging from the waves. Take a 3-D look inside Jules Verne’s visionary submarine; sit with the sailors at their lobster-laden table; pull a lever to move the diving gauge; and face a giant squid as its slippery tentacles attack the Nautilus and her crew.
Just as he did with his immensely popular Moby Dick, Sam Ita has concocted pure thrilling magic.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"The idea of combining a graphic novel with pop-ups is brilliant." -Robert Sabuda

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 6 and up
  
• Hardcover: 8 pages
• Publisher: Sterling; Pop edition (October 7, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 140275776X
• ISBN-13: 978-1402757761
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 9.4 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #83,227 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Born in 1978, Sam Ita grew up in a small town near the Canadian border. He studied graphic design at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY. After working as a petticab driver and luggage salesman, Sam eventually answered a classified ad in the Village Voice, which led to his first paper engineering job.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 20,000 Leagues, October 30, 2008

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Morton Friedman "pop-up papa" (Highland Park, NJ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea: A Pop-Up Book (Hardcover)

A wonderful example of a graphic novel greatly enhanced by pop-ups. There is only one real moveable, an opening iris; a great, flailing octopus; an undulating ocean; and other fun pop-ups, from tiny rowboats to large submarines. A great addition for collectors and book lovers.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My two boys ask for this over and over, November 10, 2010

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Joya Beebe (Van Nuys, California United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea: A Pop-Up Book (Hardcover)

My boys, then 6 and 4, got this for Christmas last year, along with another pop-up by another author that was for younger kids, which they mostly ignored. They love this one, especially the older one, now 7. He wants it over and over, and now reads it himself, even though it's more for older kids (length & vocabulary wise). Based on this book, they've also wanted to watch the movies of it, and now they have their dad do the movie voices while reading it.

The book has some really impressive pop-ups. It's not a fast read, but is about as brief as it can be while still hitting all the main points of the story. Occasionally it's a little tricky to figure out the order in which to read/lift/read, but this is minor.

I highly recommend it for children to grown-ups.

My older son says, "Whoever made it was a really good pop-up artist, and what made me think of this is that huge whirlpool with all the boats - it's really funny."

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great pop-up book, January 25, 2009

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M. Richman - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea: A Pop-Up Book (Hardcover)

We have enjoyed viewing this book . The pop-ups come up with no problems and the detaikls are great. We have use the book to entertain our grand children. They all seemed to enjoy tihis experience.