Reviews (199)
An Incredible Star Wars Adventure!
I always believe that pop up book is best reviewed by showing it to you rather than putting it into words, because words simply are not enough to describe the amazing, intricate, astounding pop ups that lie hidden in every page. and Star Wars: A Galactic Pop-up Adventure is no exception. Matthew Reinhart has done it again with style! (and yes, it has a lightsaber that lights up when you open the page!) In comparison with his previous Star Wars pop-up book (entitled
I LOVE Matthew Reinhart pop up books
I LOVE Matthew Reinhart pop up books. I have almost all of them, and am working on a full collection. These are my Christmas gift to the family every Christmas. Keep in mind that these books are NOT really meant for young children. They are designed for adults and older children who will appreciate the engineering and design efforts that go into creating a truly stunning pop up book. They are more akin to a work of art than a toy. The pages are very intricate, and you must be very careful when turning them or opening new spreads in order to make sure they fold back up properly. That said, this book did not disappoint! The spreads are all well designed and illustrated, and they highlight all of the most visually interesting aspects of the movies.
Pop-up HIT!
I ordered this as a gift and my husband LOVED it. It's so detailed and the illustrations are amazing! The pop-ups are truly ingenious and the light up saber at the end was a hit! He proudly displays this among his other Star Wars items, and we're already looking into ordering more of Reinhart's creations!
A really great pop-up book.
I bought this for my husband to read to our daughter at night. He loves Star Wars and she loves to watch the movies with daddy, so this was a really great gift for both of them to enjoy. They already have "A pop-up Guide to the Galaxy" so this was a great addition to the collection. The book is very detailed and the pop-ups are intricate. We purchased on sale for $20 and it was a steal. They don't love it quite as much as the other one, but that's mostly because they are less interested in Episodes I-III and they are more interested in Episodes IV-VI. This book seems to me more concentrated on the first three episodes.
Every square inch has something amazing to look at
OMG!!! This book is totally magical. I'm a huge fan of Mathew Reinhart and Rorbert Sabuda books and this one totally blew me away. Every square inch has something amazing to look at. There sooo many pop-ups, and descriptions of the Star Wars world. The paper craft and engineering... I struggle with the words to describe. So many colors...Buy this book, buy all of his books. Do it now! Also, these are not kids books, these are small pieces of art.
If you are a Star Wars fan you will LOVE this book
If you are a Star Wars fan you will LOVE this book! Matthew Reinhart does a FANTASTIC job with his illustrations on this book! I LOVE it! This is the SECOND Star Wars book by Matthew Reinhart that I OWN! The AUTHOR is WONDERFUL! I STRONGLY recommend this book! You will NOT be disappointed!
Pretty amazing book- best ages 8+
Bought this pop-up book for my 6-year-old grandson who loves all things Star Wars. At the end of the book there is a pop-up lightsaber that changes color to represent Darth Vader going to the Dark Side. The pop-ups are pretty complex and visually beautiful - and fairly easily damaged or crushed. Truthfully, age 6 is a little young for this book, but I knew that going into it. But my grandson still treasures this book, drooping pop-ups and all.
Love this book
Love this book! Purchased for 5 year old son who recently began interest in Star Wars. Each page has multiple pop ups with great detail. Our son has learned to handle gently- and always finds something new to explore or ask questions about. The book also includes a color changing battery powered light saber as a final pop up.
Star Wars forever! (If you keep it safe)
Amazing survey of the Star Wars world, so story isn't emphasized. The pop ups are well constructed, but these books are not for little kids. They will destroy the book. Some of the pop ups need adult hands to access safely (for the pop ups)..
Fabulous
For the current price i can't fault this. Infact i would buy at the original price of ~$40. This has given my son hours of enjoyment already and it's only just arrived today. The sheer detail and amount of pop-outs is astounding. Well engineered book. Would make a great present also. I will surely be pestered now to buy the other 3d books in the series. Much better than a video game or other mind numbing toys. This is fodder for a clever mind.
An Incredible Star Wars Adventure!
I always believe that pop up book is best reviewed by showing it to you rather than putting it into words, because words simply are not enough to describe the amazing, intricate, astounding pop ups that lie hidden in every page. and Star Wars: A Galactic Pop-up Adventure is no exception. Matthew Reinhart has done it again with style! (and yes, it has a lightsaber that lights up when you open the page!) In comparison with his previous Star Wars pop-up book (entitled
I LOVE Matthew Reinhart pop up books
I LOVE Matthew Reinhart pop up books. I have almost all of them, and am working on a full collection. These are my Christmas gift to the family every Christmas. Keep in mind that these books are NOT really meant for young children. They are designed for adults and older children who will appreciate the engineering and design efforts that go into creating a truly stunning pop up book. They are more akin to a work of art than a toy. The pages are very intricate, and you must be very careful when turning them or opening new spreads in order to make sure they fold back up properly. That said, this book did not disappoint! The spreads are all well designed and illustrated, and they highlight all of the most visually interesting aspects of the movies.
Pop-up HIT!
I ordered this as a gift and my husband LOVED it. It's so detailed and the illustrations are amazing! The pop-ups are truly ingenious and the light up saber at the end was a hit! He proudly displays this among his other Star Wars items, and we're already looking into ordering more of Reinhart's creations!
A really great pop-up book.
I bought this for my husband to read to our daughter at night. He loves Star Wars and she loves to watch the movies with daddy, so this was a really great gift for both of them to enjoy. They already have "A pop-up Guide to the Galaxy" so this was a great addition to the collection. The book is very detailed and the pop-ups are intricate. We purchased on sale for $20 and it was a steal. They don't love it quite as much as the other one, but that's mostly because they are less interested in Episodes I-III and they are more interested in Episodes IV-VI. This book seems to me more concentrated on the first three episodes.
Every square inch has something amazing to look at
OMG!!! This book is totally magical. I'm a huge fan of Mathew Reinhart and Rorbert Sabuda books and this one totally blew me away. Every square inch has something amazing to look at. There sooo many pop-ups, and descriptions of the Star Wars world. The paper craft and engineering... I struggle with the words to describe. So many colors...Buy this book, buy all of his books. Do it now! Also, these are not kids books, these are small pieces of art.
If you are a Star Wars fan you will LOVE this book
If you are a Star Wars fan you will LOVE this book! Matthew Reinhart does a FANTASTIC job with his illustrations on this book! I LOVE it! This is the SECOND Star Wars book by Matthew Reinhart that I OWN! The AUTHOR is WONDERFUL! I STRONGLY recommend this book! You will NOT be disappointed!
Pretty amazing book- best ages 8+
Bought this pop-up book for my 6-year-old grandson who loves all things Star Wars. At the end of the book there is a pop-up lightsaber that changes color to represent Darth Vader going to the Dark Side. The pop-ups are pretty complex and visually beautiful - and fairly easily damaged or crushed. Truthfully, age 6 is a little young for this book, but I knew that going into it. But my grandson still treasures this book, drooping pop-ups and all.
Love this book
Love this book! Purchased for 5 year old son who recently began interest in Star Wars. Each page has multiple pop ups with great detail. Our son has learned to handle gently- and always finds something new to explore or ask questions about. The book also includes a color changing battery powered light saber as a final pop up.
Star Wars forever! (If you keep it safe)
Amazing survey of the Star Wars world, so story isn't emphasized. The pop ups are well constructed, but these books are not for little kids. They will destroy the book. Some of the pop ups need adult hands to access safely (for the pop ups)..
Fabulous
For the current price i can't fault this. Infact i would buy at the original price of ~$40. This has given my son hours of enjoyment already and it's only just arrived today. The sheer detail and amount of pop-outs is astounding. Well engineered book. Would make a great present also. I will surely be pestered now to buy the other 3d books in the series. Much better than a video game or other mind numbing toys. This is fodder for a clever mind.
This is quite the book
I actually can't quite believe the complexity of this pop-up book. Multiple pop-ups on every page, pop-ups within in pop-ups, a lit lightsaber, and gobs of detail. My daughter spent a lot of Christmas day poring over this book and she and my son take turns showing it off to their friends. Highly recommended for any kid (or adult, for that matter) who is obsessed with all things Star Wars - or just appreciates a killer pop-up book.
disappointed
I had this book signed by the author. Waited until the grandchildren visited last week to give the book much use and we already have a page that refuses to close. We were very careful each time we read it. I think the book was open a total of 5 times and now it is no longer usable because we cant get a page to close. Wish someone could help us!
Almost like being in the motion picture . . . Star Wars book
This was a gift to a seven year old boy who loved every page. This will give him hundreds of hours of pleasure reading the text and examining and playing with the graphics that are part of this amazing pop-up book. He loves the detail and already knows all the characters in the story. This a great for a child of any age (up to 90 years) because of the love that is put into the making of this book.
Great pop-up, but light saber not lighted.
Perfect gift for my 4 years old son who loves Star Wars, and even I like it. The pop-up is a bit complex, so it takes some time to fix if somehow the picture gets tangled. Just never leave your 4 years old alone playing this as they get too excited. Sadly the light saber doesn't light up. Not sure if it's supposed to be light up at the beginning, but it looks like it. But still, great stuff. Looking forward to other Pop Up!
BEST BOOK hands down! It’s our 2nd book because we love it so much!
Had this book before when our boys were younger so it was ripped apart eventually. Decided to buy it again as they appreciate their things more. Glad to have this on our book shelf again! Last page is stellar!
incredible!
amazing! These books are amazing! I do not understand how they aren't 100 dollars each The workmanship required to make them… i don't get it! How do they put them together? Anyway…. these are fabulous, amazing books. Yes you must treat them with respect and be gentle! My 8-9 year olds have done just that and these books are treasured.
LOVE LOVE LOVE
I love, love, love this... and so does my 6yr old son. He is constantly looking at this book. I can't even begin to tell you how amazing the pop ups are. It is quite bulky and some of the pop ups are fragile so I don't recommend it for toddlers unless supervised. Each page has multiple popups and well... Its just so cool!
Great Companion to "Pop Up Guide to the Galaxy"
This book is the perfect companion to the "Pop Up Guide to the Galaxy." While the previous volume featured the Original Trilogy, this book focuses on the Prequel Trilogy. The pop-ups are inventive and beautifully executed. Each page has multiple fold-outs and surprises. The text is informative. I recommend this book to Star Wars fans of all ages.
Some pages had torn pop ups
I got several of these books for and a couple had pop ups that were hard to open and a few pages had torn pop ups I was able to mend them which was easier than sending back.
Five Stars from a Six Year Old
We bought this for our six year old and he loves it. Wouldn't put it down for hours, he had never seen a true pop up book (had a few little kid ones where you flipped up like one little thing). This book is one of his favorites now and we got it for an awesome sale price on here. Definitely recommend for active little imaginations.
Such a cool gift!
Christmas gift for my brother who is a huge Star Wars fan. He absolutely loves it. The detail is amazing!
Absolutely incredible
I would reccomend these books to any Star Wars fan. For mature children 8 years and up. It's a must have! For the price it can't be beat. They could easily get $5o a piece for these. We haven't even read the information in the book yet, because we can't get past staring at the pop ups. Just absolutely fascinating.
Great pop-up book
I purchased this pop-up book when it went on sale for my 3 year daughter. SHe loves it, and wants me to read it to her often. The only down side is General Grievous gets stuck every so often. That is the only negative. Very cool to have if you like star wars and want your kids to enjoy it also.
Incredible popup book will amaze you.....
Me and my son must have said whoa at lease 50 times. This book is incredible! When the light-saber lit up, it brought popup books to a whole new level. There are so many amazing popups in this book.
unreal
I bought this for $6 so I thought I would get what I paid for. No way. It is the most amazing popup book ever. Popups within popups, a light saber that actually lights up, and even stuff I didn't know. Both my two year old and I love it.
Oh my Stars (Wars!)
Added this to my collection of pop-up books. It was worth every penny!!
May the force be with all of us!
Loved it! Gave as gift, it surpassed my expectations.
Amazing quality
The intricacy and creativity of this book is absolutely astounding. I have been a fan of Star Wars since childhood and wish these were available back then. I would not recommend this book for a small child as it requires a delicate touch. Definitely a collectible.
MATTHEW REINHART pop up books are always the best of purchases
Spectacular pop up style book ! MATTHEW REINHART pop up books are always the best of purchases. My grandchildren love them and fuss over their interactive and precision movement.
Wow! Great Book!
Well done on this book, my kids (and myself also) were amazed by this book. Very well made, not at all what I thought it would be, pop-up books have certainly come a long ways!
The pop-ups keep popping up!
You open a page and a beautiful picture unfolds! But the fun doesn't stop there! Each page has pop-ups and tabs to pull within the overall large pop-up! There is even a page that has things that light up! Awesome book! LOVE it!
Not New as advertised
The book itself was excellent but someone had already opened it (it was not new, as ordered) and some of the items did not "pop-up" correctly. Have re-ordered and hoping for a truly "new" book.
Great gift for Kids
I purchased several books of this kind to store in my gift closet. All the kids I've given to (age 6-10) have been very pleased with the gift. I wouldn't recommend getting this book for toddlers as they can easily damage the pop up pages.
Very nice book
Would be better but the first time I opened it the pop outs wouldn't fold back into itself. Very elaborate and nice.
THE PERFECT gift for the toddler enthusiast
THE PERFECT gift for the toddler enthusiast. Shows wear and tear easily and care must be taken when closing the book, but adorable and fun.
Fantastic Book!
This is an amazing book. I definitely recommend it for the Star Wars fans. The illustrations are amazing and the pop-ups are a nice touch. Some of the pop-ups are very delicate. I would recommend this for an older child.
GREAT book! The attention to detail is amazing
GREAT book! The attention to detail is amazing. We love this book. (It was a present for our 5 year old daughter)
Pop up masterpiece
These are awesome pop up books! A master piece of artwork cleverly designed. Each page offers so much Star Wars detail .
wild pic's
if you are into star wars this book is for you , also go to Utube there is a video showing you how this book works. if you do get it be very carful when you open the pages, you don't want rip any of them. the story seems like it jumps right of the pages, very detailed.
Such a cool book for Star Wars fans big and small
This was a huge hit for my son's 7th Birthday! Such a cool book for Star Wars fans big and small!
The lifesaver at the end it's amazing!
My son loves this book. The lifesaver at the end it's amazing!
The Force is strong with this one.
So awesome, but fragile. If you like Star Wars or are impressed with paper engineering you should purchase this item. It is not meant for kids under 8 unless you want it damaged quickly.
Five Stars
A bigger book than I expected. Ideal present for my husband who collects pop-up books.
Awesome?
My five year old Star Wars boy LOVES this book. It's filled with really cool pop ups. It's probably best for a child who can be careful because the pop ups are intricate. Awesome book ;)
Absolutely amazing!!
THIS BOOK IS INCREDIBLE. oh my gosh. Ita a gift for my nephew, but I almost wanted it for myself! So elaborate and detailed. Absolutely amazing!!
Cool book!
This Star Wars pop up book is the second one that has been released and it has amazing pop up pictures all throughout it. It's only real setback is that it's way too short! But that doesn't stop it from being very cool. This one is completely Star Wars episodes 1, 2, and 3, so if you're looking for the original saga, get the other pop up book.
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Loved it
Excellent
Star Wars Delight
Purchased as a gift for a Star Wars fan. This book is filled with amazing, colorful and intricate pop-ups. Oh, are you supposed to read this book, too. :) Another marvel from Matthew Reinhart.
Awesome!
I bought this as a gift for my six year old grandson, and after the phone call I received, it was definitely worth it! He absolutely loved it. He especially loves the light-up sabers!
Beautiful Pop-up Book
This is a beautiful pop-up book that tells the story of the 2nd Star Wars trilogy. They are well made and are a fun way to relive the story, especially if you need a refresher.
Mystical and Magical
We bought this for our grandson's 9th birthday and it was like magic for him. Everything about this pop-up is beautiful and he loves turning pages full of surprises. A perfect book to get the attention and interest in a child!
This is one great Pop-up If you love/like Star Wars this is a ...
This is one great Pop-up If you love/like Star Wars this is a great illustration.
a n innovative book for all ages to enjoy
This book was a lot of fun to read. It is appropiate for older children and adults who are interested in Star Wars.
Awesome book! Seller should show a pic of the ...
Awesome book! Seller should show a pic of the last page with Darth Vader and the light up light saber
Great book
This was purchased for a nine year old boy. Great story, great pop up, and truly amazing book. Would recommend to all Star Wars fans, and children of heart.
A big hit with my teenage grandson
My teenage grandson is a big Star Wars fan and his dad was a fan the 1st time round and still is. Both just loved this book when it was opened at Christmas.
Five Stars
Every bit as good as the first! There is so much work put in to these books. Unbelievable!
best gift ever for a 7 year old (or a 44 year old)
Bought this book for my 7 year old at Christmas. He loved it. Bought it for my 11 year old nephew, who already had it. So I kept a copy. I LOVE IT!
Amazing book
This book is amazing. It was so much bigger and thicker than I expected. The pop ups are huge and beautiful. My son really loves this book.
a great constructed pop-up book
This is the 2nd star wars pop up we've purchased by M. Reinhart. We love both books!! They are so well made and the books always exceed our expectations.
A Pop-Up Adventure
Bought this as a present for a Star Wars aficionado, after seeing an art exhibit of Reinhart and Sabuda books. This is NOT your everyday pop-up! Details are amazing. A must for the Star Wars fan.
very nice
real adventure
So Impressed
This is a great complement to any Star Wars fanatic. Great way for kids to read along and learn about some of the characters, weapons and planets.
All of Matthew Reinhart's books are amazing. I've given all to my nephew over the ...
A present for my nephew. All of Matthew Reinhart's books are amazing. I've given all to my nephew over the last few years and he still enjoys looking at all of them.
Five Stars
grandson age 6 just fell in love with it. His Dad did also. well made and very informative.
Five Stars
This is an awesome book. Our family loves Star Wars.
Five Stars
Beautiful!
Five Stars
These books are awesome. Me and my son constantly read through it and enjoy the art.
Five Stars
I Love all his pop up books.
Awesome
This is the coolest pop up book I've seen! My 7 year old absolutely loves it and I had fun looking through it too.
For any Star Wars fan
Love this book it's so fun. With larger pop ups and small ones on the sides it's great for any age.
ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL AMAZING BOOK!
This book is absolutely, positively incredible. Beautiful! Amazing! Surprises on every page!
Far out! My son loves it.
Far out! My son loves it.
Five Stars
Perfect for the Season. Another Matthew Reinhart classic
Another great accomplishment
Once again, I am very pleased with the amount of pop-ups and the quality. I have almost all of his books, and love them.
Son loved it.
This arrived and my 9-year old son loved it. He especially loved the light up light sabre. A must for Star Wars fans.
A pop up book for adults.
Though kids will love it too, just have to be careful as it is fragile. The light up light sabers were a great touch.
Must have for Star Wars fans
This is a really cool book. I have the Darth Vader one and my boy has this one. Great detail. Highly recommended
Love it!
My 4 year old son loves it and it's a great way to introduce star wars until he's old enough to watch the real thing
Five Stars
Great
Five Stars
Fabulous pop-up book!
Five Stars
Great
Star Wars for kids!
Gorgeous book...great for my grandson...big Star Wars fan.
Five Stars
This pop up book is out of this world good!
Cool pop up book
This is a great pop up book if you liked the other Star Wars ones.. the light up light saber is neat!
Five Stars
An amazing book! My toddler loves it!
For grandson
Bought this book for my 5 year old grandson, but I think his dad, who grew up with Star Wars will like even more than he does.
Why don't kids write thank you notes?
This was for a gift and I've not had feedback. I loved it, though!
Speedy delivery! As described! Thank you!!
Speedy delivery! As described! Thank you!!
great book
this book is awesome my grandson totally loved it it was way better than I expected
Five Stars
A gift to myself and I love it.
fabulous book
great book for older children and adults as well////Going to get another for a 30 year old grandson..... thank you
Awesome!!!
Perfectly awesome popup book. Awesome!
Pop-up within pop-ups
The book is so cool! Anyone who enjoys a good book with great graphics, will enjoy this book. The attention to detail is well appreciated. There was pop-ups within pop-ups.
Five Stars
Awsome!
Open carefully!
Just like other customers said, too delicate, in the first look of the book, it broke a little in the last page :(
Perfect for adults and kids
Perfect for adults and kids. A bit difficult to fold the pieces back into position but otherwise an awesome product.
great book
This is a great book for the Star Wars fan. Especially great for kids. They love it and it is well worth the price.
LOVE it! It was a gift and he has ...
LOVE it ! It was a gift and he has enjoyed it !
Five Stars
really awesome pop up book!!!
some pages delicate and easily broken.
It surprised me ! some pages delicate and easily broken.
Not your Grandmother's Pop-Up book! It's so much more!!
What a fantastic book! I cannot believe the detail on every page. Each page has several individual pop-ups, along with a large pop-up and a wealth of Star Wars information! My little grandson loves that this book includes the Clone Wars. The light-up light sabers are a very popular page!! There are a couple of sticky pop-ups that you have to open very gently, but I'm VERY impressed and pleased with this book!
and great quality! The pop-ups are brilliantly done and really ...
Just as described, and great quality! The pop-ups are brilliantly done and really jump out at you, not to mention the light sabers that actually light up!
star wars
my grandchildren love pop up books and star wars so of course they are very happy with this book. pop ups are great.
Five Stars
what a joy!
A magnificent book!!!
Since childhood I'd always wanted this kind of book and now I can share them with my kids!!!
Stuck pop up; won’t close!
We cannot get the page with the gray and yellow ship pop up to close. Any tips?
Five Stars
very pleased- great price too.
Star wars pop up
What to get for a Star War enthusiast who has it all? Well I purchased this and it was a hit. Bonus: I saw it at the bookstore yesterday for nearly double what I paid here!
Amazing, detailed and fun book.
What a great book. We purchased it for our 5 year old newly obsessed Star Wars fan. He loves it...so do we. The detail is amazing. How they created so many pop-ups in one book, I have no idea. But it's wonderful and fun. A must for Star Wars fans, new and old.
Five Stars
The pop-ups are incredible. My 5 year old loves it.
Five Stars
great book for any age young or old
Five Stars
super book
Great!
Great book!! My kids love it!! Will be a book we read for many years to come & grandchildren too!
Awesome pop up
great book and features. Awesome to look at. Sent fast and a good price. These pop ups are made well.
Five Stars
Totally awesome pops abound and Star Wars fans will be amazed.
Awesomeness!
All i can say is that this. Thing is awesome! I bought this for my son but i think i love it more than he does. S much details on the pictures. I showed it to a friend an he said he is ordering one!
Five Stars
My favorite Star Wars book, it is a beautiful book!
Great Birthday Gift
This was a birthday gift for my son who is an avid Star Wars fan, as is my grandson. They will enjoy this tremendously!
Gave as going away present and my friend loved it!
Beyond the coolest pop up book out there. Gave as going away present and my friend loved it!
Amazing pop-up book
Amazing pop-up book. Everyone that has seen the book has commented and inquired where we got them from. Recommended for anyone who is looking for a pop-up book
Great!
This book is a Christmas gift for my 5 year old son, so he hasn't seen it yet, but I looked through it and it is pretty amazing! I know he will love it!
Great book for my Star Wars fans!
This is a great book for Star Wars fans. My kids love Star Wars and they love pop up books. I definitely recommend this book.
Star Wars Pop up Book
This book was totally amazing with pop outs. Our son, grandsons, nephews were all in awe of it. I would highly recommend this book.
Nice but broke too soon!
We thought this book was really cool! The 3d was fun for the kids. I only gave it two stars because the light feature stopped working after only a few uses.
Five Stars
Its a very well made book
Fabulous book
My grandson loves his new book! It was wonderful to see the joy on his face when I gave him his own Pop-up Adventure book.
Five Stars
starwars fans have to buy this pop up book :)
they loved it!
Gave it as a gift to my brother and young nephew; they loved it!
Star Wars: A Galactic Pop-up Adventure
This will be a gift for my 7 year old nephew. I opened it to take a quick look and think it's super cool. A must have for a young star wars fan!!
Five Stars
Very nice book with nice details.
Five Stars
Awesome
Two Stars
Disappointing, battery didn't work for light saber. It was a gift--should have returned it.
So so
Hard to get pages back in place. Kids liked flipping the pages. Not sure how long this book will last.
fun
great addition to my library. glad i purchased it. worth the read. looking forward to other additions. love to collect.
Definitely meant for all those Star Wars fans looking for the greatest new retelling of their favorite story
I am constantly impressed and amazed at the artistry of paper engineers like Robert Sabuda and Matthew Reinhart, who consistently push the limits of this art form in even more outrageous ways. Beyond feats of engineering, however, these accomplished artists are also managing to get their works in the hands of audiences who, just a generation ago, wouldn't have been caught dead reading "pop-up books." Now, far from being limited to toddlers and adult collectors, pop-up books are bringing storytelling to life for readers of all ages. Nowhere is that more true than in STAR WARS: A GALACTIC POP-UP ADVENTURE, Matthew Reinhart's follow-up to his earlier STAR WARS: A POP-UP GUIDE TO THE GALAXY. His earlier volume was a sort of road map to the main characters, geographic locales, vehicles, and vessels composing the Star Wars saga. This new volume is more of a narrative, loosely telling the story of the movies that make up Episodes 1 through 3 of the epic. The first two-page spread is dominated by a scene from young Anakin Skywalker's podrace, while the final spread shows a somewhat older and much more jaded Anakin donning the mask of Darth Vader for the first time. I won't bother recounting the story of the book; after all, virtually the entire audience for this book will already be more than conversant in the Clone Wars, Order 66, and the rest of the plot unfolding as dramatically as Reinhart's paper sculptures. This is a good thing, too, because the nature of Reinhart's pop-up constructions means that recounting a single linear story is difficult, if not impossible. So, for the most part, Reinhart doesn't even try. Instead, he focuses on the clever creation not only of these massive page-straddling sculptures that emerge from each spread but also of the dozens of smaller but no less impressive constructions that pop out of literally every corner of the book. Both Reinhart and Sabuda have long structured their pop-up books this way --- with a central focal point and several "mini books" poised around the periphery, each of which contains mini pop-ups as well. What's different and very exciting here is the way in which those smaller books unfold. Rather than working as conventional books, opening in only a single direction, they frequently challenge the reader to discover which side is going to open, which flap will hold the next surprise. Opening not just left to right but also up, down, and even diagonally, these small "books" are wonders of design in their own right. Perhaps my description of the complexity of every single part of this volume gives you the idea that this book is not for the small or especially clumsy; it's true that very young children might grow frustrated with the unpredictable design, a design that also might make this pop-up even more fragile than most. STAR WARS: A GALACTIC POP-UP ADVENTURE is definitely meant for upper-elementary aged kids, teens, and grown-ups, all those Star Wars fans looking for the greatest new retelling of their favorite story. They've certainly found it here. Reviewed by Norah Piehl
Cannot comprehend anything less than five stars
What a wonder of a book. I was fortunate to discover Matthew Reinhart through his work with Robert Sabuda on the Prehistorica series. I literally could not believe what I was seeing....it's not just a pop-up book, it is an engineering marvel. What an artist! My son is the proud owner of this Star Wars book, (when I saw it in a Pottery Barn Kids store of all places I was convinced it was too good to be true) and says he would give it 100 stars. That's about as good as it gets, I'd say. Every page is a marvel and while children should be mindful of ripping the pop-ups, they are sturdier than MANY other so-called pop-up books. My six year old is very careful with it. It is his pride and joy and he is wishing for the other Reinhart Star Wars book for his birthday. I wouldn't mind filling up a whole bookcase with these pop-up books, they are that good. I had to shake my head reading the reviews that were not five star. Your lightsabers don't light up and you give it one star? You really don't believe there is anything else of value in this besides a light-up gimmick? (a cool one, though). Thank goodness the vast, vast majority of people see this as the treasure it is. Nothing less than five stars unless you got a book that was missing all the pages or something!
Wow!
So awesome! Amazing creativity from Reinhart!
Five Stars
Fantastic
great service
Good.I would trust and use again Son love the book.it came fast and was in new condition I was very pleased with the idem
Amazing! My nephew loved it
Amazing! My nephew loved it.
A must buy for star wars fans!
Pop-ups are amazing and lightsaber lights up :)
Amazing! My husband and my son loving it
Amazing! My husband and my son loving it!!!
No complaints
Bought this as a Christmas gift for a family member. No complaints. Good product.
Highly recommendable seller & a must have for all Star Wars fans
This is also like a great piece of art like the other Star Wars pop up book
Excellent pop up book
Excellent pop up book. Lots of interesting sections. Would have given 5 stars had the battery not been flat which the light saber didn't light up. My son was most disappointed 😔 Other than that, very happy
Nice quality product, great value. 👍
This was bought as a present for my grandson, he will love it, thanks.
Excellent book. More gf the same thing
Excellent book. More gf the same thing, please!
Fantastic
These Pop up books are all absolutely amazing. Also fantastic gifts. Ideal for around age 6 upwards. Buy one now!
Five Stars
excellent very pleased
Loved it
Grandson aged 6 years loved it. It contains so much and made more interesting by being a pop-up. Great present.
Espectacular
Espectacular libro que recrea escenas ambientadas en los episodios I a III. Tras esperar varios años a que saliese editado en España, como el anterior del mismo autor ambientado en los episodios IV a VI que sí fue editado aquí por SM, me he animado con la edición inglesa. Realmente los textos son escasos y no dicen nada que nadie que haya visto las películas no sepa ya, por lo que lo del idioma no es ningún problema aunque no se tenga buen nivel de inglés. En la última escena, el sable se ilumina de verdad. Tremendamente recomendable.
The book is awesome but...
First of all, the book is a work of art, Matthew Reinhart is a genius. But I faced some issues as follows: I ordered this book earlier, had to replace it due to bad quality (cover damage/some pop-ups wouldn't work well) so I placed a replacement order for the book but the status wasn't moving for the replacement even after the final dates passed. By calling the customer service a couple of times I decided to have a refund on it. I placed a new order for it and got the same book with even worse quality. Disappointed.
Perfetto da regalare
Bellissimo libro popup sulla saga più bella di sempre!! Un libro curato nei minimi dettagli e stampato benissimo. Lo consiglio vivamente per fare un regalo ad un appassionato
Received damaged book
Received damaged book. Even the replacement book was also damaged . The book could hav been worderful if there were no damages
Awesome!
Both Star Wars ones are amazing, still like taking them out here and there to show people, just genius.
Tem que ter!
O livro incrível. O Matthew Reinhart é um mago da engenharia de papel. Os movimentos e os mecanismos são realmente impressionantes. Um item imprescindível tanto para quem é fã de Star Wars quanto para quem é fã de livros Pop up!
Muy bonito regalo
Muy buen regalo, está super padre y las luces prenden muy bien
this is the best pop up book - pop ups within pop ups
Wow!! this is the best pop up book - pop ups within pop ups... enough text to learn about characters/creatures/machines. I think this would be a MAJOR gift hit for anyone that loves Star Wars, young and old :) Or to collect.
Fantástico
Este libro es fantástico,como todos los de Mathhew Reinhart y también los de Robert Sabuda. A gran precio estando en inglés. Imprescindible para coleccionistas de pop up o seguidores de la saga.
Great idea but VERY FRAGILE
At first glance it was awesome, but it seems overly ambitious. THere were 2 of the bigger pop-ups that tore at the second day I bought it. Additionnally, Some of the popup were stuck and needed some help to open up correctly. Overall great product for SW fans, but I was dissapointed about the tears...
De l'art du papier
Comme d'habitude, Reinhart nous offre un très beau livre pop-up (c'est-à-dire avec des illustrations montées en volume). Un must pour quiconque serait à la fois fan de Star Wars et de beaux livres. Attention, ingénierie papier de Reinhart est toujours très belle mais très fragile. A ne pas laisser entre de jeunes mains. Le simple fait de tourner les pages trop souvent finit par abîmer (légèrement) les pages, et ce en faisant attention. Si vous cherchez un livre pop-up pour des enfants ou des personnes peu soigneuses, il existe d'autres très beaux livres moins fragiles que ceux de cet auteur.
Really cool pop-up book
Reinhart has done a fantastic job of re-creating the various Star Wars characters and ships in this book. There is a wonderful amount of detail which brings the characters to life in very creative and clever ways. This book is more of a pop-up encyclopedic volume, rather than a story book. I would recommend this to all young readers (though not too young) and lovers of Star Wars.
Increible!
Lo pedí para mis hijos, llegó el mismo día y les encantó, tiene muy buena calidad. Mejor de lo esperado
Star Wars: A Galactic Pop-Up Adventure
Arrivato con delle pagine non incollate bene ma amazon mi ha sostituito il prodotto il soli 2 giorni. Il libro è straordinario con almeno 5 pop-up per ogni pagina. Consigliato a tutti, bambini e adulti.
Espectacular
Una auténtica obra de arte. Se lo regalé a un fan incondicional de la saga y le encantó. Está muy bien hecho.
Amei!
Não me arrependo em nada pela aquisição que fiz! Simplesmente lindo, livro fantástico! Recomendo! Qualidade superior, Star Wars é star Wars! 😉
IMPRESCINDIBLE PARA FANS DE STAR WARS
Me he enamorado de este libro. Imprescindible para todo fan de STAR WARS y a un precio genial. Estoy esperando que me llegue la segunda parte.
Five Stars
One of the best Pop-up books in my collection.
Spettacolare
Bellissimo libro pop-up, completo e molto dettagliato nei modelli. Peccato che per due volte sia arrivato danneggiato in più punti.
Amazing. But definitely parental assistance required when reading with ...
Have a couple of these Sabuda /Reinhart masterpieces. Amazing. But definitely parental assistance required when reading with young children.
Amazing
This book is unbelievable! It's packed full of amazing pop-ups and even has a light-up saber at the end. My 5 and a half year old son absolutely loves it - so does my husband! It's made quite well and seems like it will hold up to a lot of use.
Stupendo
Assolutamente un must have per i fan della saga di Star Wars! Peccato che quello prima non sia più disponibile.
livro danificado
O livro não atendeu as minhas expectativas. Chegou todo danificado.
Perfecto
Bien
Super!
Ho ricevuto questo libro un paio di settimane fa e ancora non ho letto mezza parola, troppo presa dalle meraviglie che compaiono mentre sfogli le pagine. Alcuni pop-up non sono proprio perfetti ma essendo un lavoro di cartotecnica è più che comprensibile.
Perfecto
Justo como en la imagen
todo correcto
todo correcto
Pop up book.
I bought this book as a gift for a friend who is a big star wars fan. The presentation is lovely and the book is a must have for anyone wanting something a little more unique.
Excelente
Tenía ya el libro anterior "Star Wars: a Pop-Up Guide to the Galaxy" y creo que este supera al anterior. Encantado con la compra.
Lo tienes que tener
Muy bien detallado, imperdible en cualquier colección de Star Wars.. el artista es muy bueno, lo recomiendo mucho ya casi completo mi colección
Super!
Für Fans ein Muss. Die Pop-up Seiten sind sehr schön gemacht. Teilweise bewegen sich die Objekte sogar. Da blättert man immer wieder drin.
Five Stars
Awesome
Five Stars
I was amazed, it is a real gem, a collectors must have!
Five Stars
Good collection in my library.
great
geniales! great present! they are lovely for fans! very cool. Perfect present! Los volveria a comprar sin ninguna duda! PERFECTOS!
Star Wars book
Bought as a gift for my brother in law. He was very excited and impressed and loved it as a birthday gift
Wundervoll!
Ein tolles Buch wo auf jeder Seite eine neue Überraschung wartet. Nicht nur für Kinder sondern auch für Erwachsene interessant.