Einberg Pop-Up Book Collection
- University Collection
- Art Collections
Reference: EINBERG POP-UP BOOK COLLECTION Date: c. 1950 -2014 Extent: 240 volumes
A collection of pop-up books of all varieties, chiefly produced for children in the 1970s and 1980s.
The collection comprises 240 volumes with a range of topics from Bible stories to Games of Thrones; fine art and architecture to the royal family.
While most of the books were produced for children, there are some exceptions: some humorous and others highly stylised and detailed.
More surprising items in the collection include paper and cardboard toys mimicking everyday items such as a hamburger, a handbag and a sandwich.
The collection was donated to the Library in 2021 by Elizabeth Einberg, the former Tate curator and art historian. She collected these pop-up books following her personal interest in paper engineering.
More Information
- This collection is part of the University of Reading Children’s Collection and is catalogued on Enterprise.
Associated Collections
There are a number of pop-up books in other collections:
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