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Summary

Vojtech Kubasta (1914-1992), a Czech artist, illustrator, and designer, engineered imaginative movable and pop-up books, advertisements, holiday creches, and other materials. In the mid-1950s, Kubasta created his first of hundreds of pop-up book titles. His colorful and vivid illustrations and fresh and intricate three-dimensional designs inspired movable book artists and aficionados worldwide, spurring a pop-up book renaissance.

Vojtech Kubasta (1914-1992), a Czech artist, illustrator, and designer, engineered imaginative movable and pop-up books, advertisements, holiday creches, and other materials. In the mid-1950s, Kubasta created his first of hundreds of pop-up book titles. His colorful and vivid illustrations and fresh and intricate three-dimensional designs inspired movable book artists and aficionados worldwide, spurring a pop-up book renaissance.

Artifact

Pop-up book

Date Made

1952-1992

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2024.166.212

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Mary Sherman.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)
Cardboard

Technique

Printing (Process)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 13 in

Width: 9.5 in

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