{"product_id":"the-nutcracker-a-papercut-pop-up-book-9780500651247","title":"The Nutcracker: A Papercut Pop-Up Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe magic of Tchaikovsky's ballet \u003ci\u003eThe Nutcracker\u003c\/i\u003e comes to life in this theatrical pop-up book created by papercut artist Shobhna Patel, whose delicate laser-cut pop-ups will enchant readers young and old. Patel has invented a new paper-engineering technique called the \"paperscope,\" which is used for the first time in this charming book.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe classic story begins on Christmas Eve when a little girl named Clara and her brother Fritz are gathered around the Christmas tree to celebrate with family and friends. Their mysterious uncle, Drosselmeyer the toy maker, gives Clara a beautiful wooden nutcracker who magically comes to life when the clock strikes midnight. So begins an enchanting adventure featuring all of Tchaikovsky's original characters: the soldier mice, the Sugar Plum Fairy, and of course a handsome prince.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Nutcracker\u003c\/i\u003e is made all the more extraordinary by Patel's intricate laser-cut illustrations. The book features four pop-up paperscopes that spring to life when the reader presses each paperscope down with their hand to reveal the scene hidden within. The effect is one of a magical series of stage sets, recalling the story's origins as a ballet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Thames \u0026amp; Hudson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/21\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780500651247\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 32\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.79lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 12.10h x 6.40w x 0.50d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/01\/2017\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Shobhna Patel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36638014242972,"sku":"9780500651247","price":16.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_ca54a469-7cf4-4449-9a01-9085c9af10a0.jpg?v=1603846245","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-nutcracker-a-papercut-pop-up-book-9780500651247","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}