Customer Reviews

The Pop-Up Book of Nightmares

5 star:		(10)
4 star:		(6)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

This book follows up the superb collaborative work seen in the Pop Up Book of Phobias. I found that the illustrations in this book affected me more because I have actually had many of these nightmares. The images in thei book are darker and potentially moe disturbing.

The superb paper engineering is quite complex. Richly colored illustrations rise out of the pages in complex moving patterns. The scenes actually change sequentially as you move the pages back and forth.

I suspect that most of us have had several of these nightmares at one time or another. Almost anyone can find something in these nightmares that would strike a responsive chord.

That said, I felt that the text detracted from the artwork. The text is a parody of "Freudian" dream interpretation. In truth, this would not be the way that Freud would have interpreted these types of dreams. I used the Pop Up Book of Phobias with a number of middle school-aged adolescents. However, some of the text in "Nightmares" might make it inappropriate for children under 16.

This is an entertaining book, to say the least. The pop-ups are rather creepy (especially the doll pop-up), but overall this is a unique gift for that special person in your life. Surprisingly, there are tidbits of information on each of the individual Nightmare pages to describe what exactly the dream signifies.

An amusing way to entertain friends and to cover that bare spot on your coffee table. A great gift for the oddball friend.

This new Nightmare Book is absolutely fabulous and very ingenious. I loved his 1st book on Phobias. His new book is so real that it gives my nightmares a reality. Now I don't need to ask my shrink what my dreams are about. I work in a psychiatric hospital and Greenberg's last book sold out (over 150 books). His new book will far outdo the first. Greenberg is really funny and innovative.
Great Job, Gary Greenberg et al.

I now own three "adult" pop up books (adult in theme not sexual content) and the are all just fun to have and share. They are nice enough to be coffee table books and they really bring pleasure to all who see and experience them. It is silly to say this one is better than an other one, although my personal favorite is the Pop Up Book of Phoebias, but this work by Gary Greenberg is a delight and one everyone with a sense of humor and who still loves to read Where the Wild Things Are, will love to have in their home. I gave it "only" 4 stars since I want to save a star for, say, The Corrections by Jonathan Franzen but of its kind The Pop-Up Book of Nightmares is 5 star all the way.

patrick cronin

I have the POP-UP BOOK OF NIGHTMARES and THE POP-UP BOOK OF PHOBIAS. What great conversation starters when you leave them laying around when company comes over.

Both of these books are so funny. It's amazing how much paper engineering went into this book! It's very imaginative and a little wacky.

I liked this book so much that I've even given it as a gift.{to a slightly demented person who also loved it!}

The powers that be need to make more books in pop-up style. It sure would make income tax returns more interesting if they were offered in pop-ups. Then again, they could stick "Income Tax Audit" in the next Pop-up Phobias book!

This book has it all: Superb visuals, outstanding content (the Nightmares), and is a fun conversation starter. All the typical nightmares are covered and the pop ups are extremely interactive and detailed. For example, the rats and mold in the fridge are hilarious! Anytime I have guests over for cocktails or a party, I put the book out prominently on my coffee table and it NEVER ceases to go unnoticed. Everyone can relate to the book and you'd be surprised at the 'Nightmare Confessions' which your friends will offer after reading the book. Its just fun so why not confront those inner deamons today and pick it up?!

Neat book that reminds me of why books are such a lost art. The visual entertainment here is awesome!

I am always on the lookout for new children's books, and especially love popups! My children are all grown, but I have two small grandsons, and I teach children's literature to college students. (HOWEVER, I would never recommend putting ANY popup book that is this intricate into the hands of a toddler.) This book is not for small children, anyway, but a real hoot to adults. I also used this book (as well a Popup Book of Phobias) in other classes I teach on Human Development, Special Education, and Early Childhood Education. Why? Because they are whimsical, interesting, help us to acknowledge fears and dreams, and the artwork involved is impressive!

Although not a waste of money (time) this book left me flat. The cover gave me the hope of something unique and strange - and my expectation was that the graphics and pop-ups would follow suit.

This was not the case.

It was mundane and pedestrian in concept and delivery.

MY COMPLIMENTS TO GREENBERG, RUBESS, AND REINHART FOR CREATING ANOTHER MASTERPIECE. IT PUT A SMILE ON MY FACE, WHICH HAS BEEN DIFFICULT TO DO IN THESE TROUBLING TIMES. I HOPE THIS BOOK IS EVEN MORE SUCCESSFUL THEN THEIR PREVIOUS OUTSTANDING EFFORT. I KNOW MANY PEOPLE WHO WILL ENJOY RECEIVING THIS BOOK FOR THE HOLIDAYS. THANKS!