Review: In the Beginning
Chuck Fischer bought a 1960’s copy of The Golden Children’s Bible. That book and a trip to Rome inspired him (along with Bruce Foster and Curtis Flowers) to create another gorgeous pop-up book.
In The Beginning: The Art of Genesis is a stunning pop-up book for adults. You really cannot appreciate the beauty of this book without seeing it in person. This book tells several stories from the book of Genesis – the Garden of Eden, Noah’s Ark, the Tower of Babel, Jacob’s Ladder and Joseph in Egypt. The text gives a nice overview of each story and the beautiful artwork and breathtaking pop-ups bring the stories to life. One page even includes stained glass!
I was able to sit down and read the text in one short sitting, but the text is just a small part of the book. I find myself picking it up to look through it over and over again, and I pick a different page as my favorite each time that I do. In The Beginning is fantastic and I think it would make a great holiday gift. You do not need to believe in the Bible to enjoy this book. Even this video doesn’t show all of the beauty of the book:
Wow! That is absolutely beautiful! The Tower of Babel page really struck me in the video but I can image how you say liking a different page each time.
It makes me yearn for a New Testament one!
I like pop-up books. This looks interesting.
Another pop up book. Beautiful art work .. and u say that the video doesn’t do full justice to the book 🙂 You have made me want to buy a pop up book. 🙂
I need to chase this one down at the book store (as well as the Angels one). I love pop-up books. My kids have a couple amazing ones, and I think I enjoy them more than they do.
This one looks even more amazing than Angels! Thanks for sharing the video – wow!
OMG! That is amazing. Each one is better than the next. I can’t believe how high that tower is — complete with clouds! What a great book to have.
This looks like an amazing pop-up book. It’s really a work of art.
Helen
Straight From Hel
Oh that’s pretty! I love beautifully illustrated pop-up books.
I like pop up books! I have one of Egypt and pharao’s. They are so much fun and beautiful!
Thank you for your lovley review.
I have someone this would be perfect for! Thanks for the recommendation. Going to buy it tomorrow.
Wow, this is fantastic! I’ve always loved pop-up books. I’ll have to see if it’s available here. It would make a nice Christmas gift.
This sounds like a wonderfully beautiful read. It amazes me how many people hold the capacity for such artistry.
It looks and sounds like a truly beautiful book which would make an especially lovely gift.
I’ve yet to review a pop-up book! 🙂
So jealous! This book is absolutely gorgeous!
I love this book! I won a copy of it last year from a giveaway, and it is just beautiful.
I’m getting this one for myself. (I may share with others.) It looks even better than Angels. It’s going to be like buying a piece of artwork all inside a book.
Beautiful! My neighbor collects pop-ups and other unique books (like GALLOP!); I’m sending her the link to this.
I love pop-up books and this one looks lovely!
oh, I think I have mentioned that I have a weakness for these beautiful pop-up books.
I could totally see the stories of Genesis being perfect for a pop-up book!
I read your review of Angels and after seeing this review I am thinking that I would really like to see these books in person. I am going to be stopping by the bookstore this week to shop for Christmas gifts, and I am going to be looking for these books. They sound very beautiful and amazing, and I can’t wait to experience one for myself!
There’s something really appealing about pop-up books. I like the look of this one! Beautiful in the picture and I’m sure it’s even more beautiful in actual.
It looks gorgeous!
–Anna
I hadn’t realized it until I saw this review, but I absolutely LOVE pop-up books! This looks gorgeous!
Wow. I’ve always liked pop-up books and this looks like a real beauty!