Artists like Carol Barton and A.G. Smith use paper engineering to achieve three dimenional and activated pages. For over a century children's books have used these techniques. Right now you can look at a tunnel book.
John Eric Broaddus
Spin 1/2 2, 1987
13.25" x 9.5" x .5"
Paper, acrylic, ink, tempera.
By cutting holes in the page, the artist creates a multidimensional experience for the reader, as each image is a combination of several layers and changes as the page is turned.
Pop-up books, movable books, and books with things in them are coming to this page.
Look at some otherAlternative binding structures
Look at a contemporary bookbinding
Look at a sculptural bookwork
Look at something else