Collection is open for research; access requires at least 48 hours advance notice. Because of the nature of certain archival formats, including digital and audio-visual materials, access will require additional advanced notice. Copies of digital files may be provided for use in the SCRC Reading Room upon request.
The NC State University Libraries Research and Study Collection of Pop-Up Books contains pop-up books, catalogs, newspaper clippings, and other ephemera related to pop-up books. These materials were selected from a larger collection of pop-up books donated by Sara Frooman and others. The books cover a wide range of subjects, from non-fiction works about wildlife to fictional works such as Little Red Riding Hood and Alice in Wonderland. Paper Engineers or designers are listed if known. Materials range in date from 1960 to 2024.
The NC State University Libraries Research and Study Collection of Pop-Up Books contain books from a variety of authors, paper engineers, and paper designers.
The NC State University Libraries Research and Study Collection of Pop-Up Books contain books from a variety of authors, paper engineers, and paper designers.
The NC State University Libraries Research and Study Collection of Pop-Up Books contains pop-up books, catalogs, newspaper clippings, and other ephemera related to pop-up books. The books cover a wide range of subjects, from non-fiction works about wildlife to fictional works such as Little Red Riding Hood and Alice in Wonderland. Paper Engineers or designers are listed if known. Materials range in date from 1960 to 2024.
This collection is arranged two series: Pop-Up Books and Catalogs, Newsclippings, and Other Materials.
The NC State University Libraries generally claims only physical ownership of most Special Collections materials. These materials are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright law. Libraries staff are unable to advise on copyright and other legal matters; the user assumes full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Helpful resources for assessing copyright include Cornell Libraries' "Copyright Services: Copyright Term and the Public Domain" and copyright.gov. This collection may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information about identifiable living individuals, which may be protected under federal or state laws and regulations. Researchers are advised that there may be legal ramifications for disclosing this information.
The University Archives operates in accordance with the State Public Records Act, with unrestricted access to records not covered by state and federal statutes and regulations.
[Identification of item], NC State University Libraries Research and Study Collection of Pop-Up Books, MC 00813, Special Collections Research Center, North Carolina State University Libraries, Raleigh, NC
Processed by: Oliver Robinson, 2018 November; Finding aid written by: Cathy Dorin-Black, 2018 November; Finding aid updated by Hailey Mandel, 2025 May; Collection number changed by Ella Mayfield, 2026 September.
The collection is organized into two principal series:
The Pop-Up Books series contains pop-up books of all different subjects, both fiction and non-fiction. Materials range in date from 1960 to 2009.
Materials are arranged chronologically.
Designer: Takuma Kuroiwa, Isamu Asahi, Nobuyoshi Enomoto
Illustrator: Gerry Daly Designer: Jim Razzi
Illustrator: Rodney Peppe
Illustrator: Harry Willock Designer: David Pelham Paper Engineer: Vic Duppa-Whyte and David Rosendale
Illustrator: Wayne McLoughlin, Christopher Finch, Jonathan Wright Paper Engineer: Van der Meer Paper Design
Designer: Barry Jones
Illustrator: Randy Weidner and Frank Ossmann Paper Engineer: Ib Penick
Designer: Ron Van Der Meer
Illustrator: Robert Horning, Paper Engineer: Linda Costello
Illustrator: Ernest Nister
Illustrator: Biruta Akerbergs Hansen Paper Engineer: James Diaz Designers: Lynette Ruschak and Lynn Pieroni
Illustrator: Jean Cassels Designer: Chuck Murphy Paper Engineer: Rodger Smith and Jose Seminario
Illustrator: Francesca Crespi
Illustrator: Wendy Smith-Griswold Paper Engineer: James Diaz Designer: Lynn Pieroni
Illustrator and Paper Engineer: Jerome Bruandet
Illustrator: Irvine Peacock; Paper engineer: David Hawcock
Designer: John Strejan Paper Engineer: James Roger Diaz
Illustrator: Barbara Gibson, Paper Engineers: John Strejan and James Roger Diaz
Designer: Mary Schuck
Illustrator: David Pelham and Harry Wilock
Illustrator: Paul Crompton Designer and Paper Engineer: Mark Hiner
Paper Engineer: Iain Smith and Heather Vohs
Designer: Michael Wells Paper Engineer: Paul Wilgress
Illustrator: Chris Moore
Paper Engineer: Rodger Smith and Helen Balmer
Illustrator: Paul Crompton Designer and Paper Engineer: Mark Hiner, Corina Fletcher and Ron Van der Meer
Designer and Paper Engineer: Ron Van der Meer Illustrator: Paul Crompton
Designer and Paper Engineer: Biruta Akerbergs Hansen
Illustrator:Ned and Rosalie Seidler Paper Engineer: James Roger Diaz
Designer and Paper Engineer: Mark Hiner and Corina Fletcher Illustrator: Paul Crompton
Illustrator: Jennie Maizels Paper Engineer Damian Johnston
Designer and Illustrator: David Pelham
Illustrator: John Howe Designer: Mike Haines Paper Engineer: Andrew Baron
Illustrator: Balvis Rubess Paper Engineer: Matthew Reinhart
Illustrator: Alex Vining and Sir John Tenniel Paper Engineer: Nick Denchfield
Illustrator: Robert Sabuda Designer: Matthew Reinhart
Paper engineer: David Hawcock
Illustrator: Gary Walton Paper Engineer: David Hawcock
This series contains catalogs and newspaper clippings related to pop-up books, as well as other ephemera. Materials range in date from 1992 to 2003.
Designer: Pat Crowe
Designer: Robert Hershoff
Illustrator: Jerry Pinkney Design: Sheryl Kagen
Collection is open for research; access requires at least 48 hours advance notice. Because of the nature of certain archival formats, including digital and audio-visual materials, access will require additional advanced notice. Copies of digital files may be provided for use in the SCRC Reading Room upon request.
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[Identification of item], NC State University Libraries Research and Study Collection of Pop-Up Books, MC 00813, Special Collections Research Center, North Carolina State University Libraries, Raleigh, NC
The NC State University Libraries generally claims only physical ownership of most Special Collections materials. These materials are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright law. Libraries staff are unable to advise on copyright and other legal matters; the user assumes full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Helpful resources for assessing copyright include Cornell Libraries' "Copyright Services: Copyright Term and the Public Domain" and copyright.gov. This collection may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information about identifiable living individuals, which may be protected under federal or state laws and regulations. Researchers are advised that there may be legal ramifications for disclosing this information.
The University Archives operates in accordance with the State Public Records Act, with unrestricted access to records not covered by state and federal statutes and regulations.