The wizard of pop-ups has created a masterpiece-in design, in
execution, in boldness of vision, and in artistic and historical
integrity. In seven openings, he treats the first verse of
Katharine Lee Bates's poem. "For spacious skies" features the
Golden Gate Bridge, its span rising above a blue-and-green bay
where small boats leave silver traces in the water. "Purple
mountain majesties" is Mount Rushmore, every face recognizable;
"above the fruited plain" rises Mesa Verde, an incredibly elaborate
construction. Sabuda uses foil lavishly, even to the silver ropes
on the paddlewheels of the Mississippi steamboat where "God shed
His grace." The work does not end with the final "from sea to
shining sea," with the Statue of Liberty rising in front of the
Manhattan skyline, but continues in another four small, set-in
pages. By including the rest of the verses on these miniature
folios, he gives readers a few more icons: the Twin Towers with the
verse "for heroes proved," the Liberty Bell for "patriot dreams,"
the space shuttle for "pilgrim feet," and the American eagle for
the last line of jubilee. Rejoice, and buy multiple copies. (Pop-up
book. 4-10) (Kirkus Reviews)
Master paper engineer Robert Sabuda has interpreted the classic
American anthem "America the Beautiful" in dazzling dimension. From
the Golden Gate Bridge to Mount Rushmore to the Statue of Liberty,
America has never looked more spectacular. This stunning keepsake
masterpiece will be shared and admired by generations to come;
indeed it is a national treasure in and of itself.
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