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Godzilla: The Official Pop-Up Book
Unleash the immense power of Godzilla with this pop-up masterpiece by world-renowned paper engineer Matthew Reinhart featuring vintage artwork reinvented for a modern audience. This one-of-a-kind collectible explores the rich history of Godzilla lore in a visual feast worthy of the King of Monsters.
Behold the stunningly stylized renderings of Godzilla and the many monsters from Monster Island in this one-of-a kind collectible. Delve into the lore of the monster with fascinating information and insightful analysis written by an expert in Godzilla's history, while coming face-to-face with the creature in stunning 3-D. Featuring expanding flaps, pull-tab attacks, and one of the tallest pop-ups to ever rise from the depths of a book, this title is a true celebration of the King of Monsters.
A TRUE CLASSIC: Celebrate over 70 years of rich history with the monster that launched a momentous film franchise.
KAIJU POP: Unleash the mighty Godzilla with a standout pop-up that rises over a foot tall off the pages.
A MONSTER PAIRING: Matthew Reinhart's intricate paper engineering mixed with the lush illustrations of Yuko Shimizu brings the classic look of the monster to life in a stunning art piece to enjoy and display.
READ MORE ABOUT IT: Fascinating facts and tantalizing trivia bring the pages to life with an in-depth analysis of Godzilla lore.
THE GODZILLA FILES: Includes over 15 removable documents detailing the history of the creature and its friends and foes.
Behold the stunningly stylized renderings of Godzilla and the many monsters from Monster Island in this one-of-a kind collectible. Delve into the lore of the monster with fascinating information and insightful analysis written by an expert in Godzilla's history, while coming face-to-face with the creature in stunning 3-D. Featuring expanding flaps, pull-tab attacks, and one of the tallest pop-ups to ever rise from the depths of a book, this title is a true celebration of the King of Monsters.
A TRUE CLASSIC: Celebrate over 70 years of rich history with the monster that launched a momentous film franchise.
KAIJU POP: Unleash the mighty Godzilla with a standout pop-up that rises over a foot tall off the pages.
A MONSTER PAIRING: Matthew Reinhart's intricate paper engineering mixed with the lush illustrations of Yuko Shimizu brings the classic look of the monster to life in a stunning art piece to enjoy and display.
READ MORE ABOUT IT: Fascinating facts and tantalizing trivia bring the pages to life with an in-depth analysis of Godzilla lore.
THE GODZILLA FILES: Includes over 15 removable documents detailing the history of the creature and its friends and foes.
4 pages, Hardcover
Published November 12, 2024
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About the author
Matthew Reinhart
98 books119 followersMatthew Christian Reinhart was born September 21, 1971 to Gary and Judith Reinhart in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The son of a farmer, his father Gary joined the Navy and so the family moved around the country, from Florida to Texas to Illinois to California to Virginia and then South Carolina. Judith and Matthew followed along, and soon to be joined by his little sister, Erin.
Art was always a huge part of Matthew Reinhart’s young life. Drawing pictures and making crafts were his favorite activities, in school and out. Matthew drew whenever and wherever he got the chance; in fact, school notebooks often had more drawings than notes! He loved drawing and reading about all creatures and animals so much, he drew them everywhere!
After high school, chose to study biology in preparation for medical school, thinking a career in art was too far-fetched. College life at Clemson University in South Carolina was busy for Matthew, but he was never really satisfied. Medicine was not his true calling, so along with his required science classes, Matthew took various art courses to build up his portfolio.
After graduating college, moved to New York City for a year before starting medical school. There, he met acclaimed children’s book author Robert Sabuda doing volunteer work together for a local community center. Robert's book, Christmas Alphabet had just released to rave reviews, and he convinced Matthew to follow his true calling. The following year, Matthew attended Pratt Institute in Brooklyn. as an industrial design major (concentrating in toy design).
Pratt was fantastic experience for him, but his initial dreams of being a toy designer soon transformed into paper engineer. After working with Robert on books like The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, A B C Disney and Movable Mother Goose. Matthew made his first big break into the pop-up world with The Pop Up Book Of Phobias. Many books collaborations have followed, including a trilogy of New York Times best-selling Encyclopedia Prehistorica and the following series Encyclopedia Mythologica with Robert Sabuda, along with Mommy?, co-authored with the renowned Maurice Sendak and Brava Strega Nona with the ageless Tomie DePaola. His solo pop-up books include The Ark, Animal Popposites, The Jungle Book, Cinderella, The Pop-Up Book of Nursery Rhymes, and STAR WARS: Pop-Up Guide to the Galaxy. He continues to work and live in New York City, cutting, taping and folding paper into pop-up masterpieces.
Art was always a huge part of Matthew Reinhart’s young life. Drawing pictures and making crafts were his favorite activities, in school and out. Matthew drew whenever and wherever he got the chance; in fact, school notebooks often had more drawings than notes! He loved drawing and reading about all creatures and animals so much, he drew them everywhere!
After high school, chose to study biology in preparation for medical school, thinking a career in art was too far-fetched. College life at Clemson University in South Carolina was busy for Matthew, but he was never really satisfied. Medicine was not his true calling, so along with his required science classes, Matthew took various art courses to build up his portfolio.
After graduating college, moved to New York City for a year before starting medical school. There, he met acclaimed children’s book author Robert Sabuda doing volunteer work together for a local community center. Robert's book, Christmas Alphabet had just released to rave reviews, and he convinced Matthew to follow his true calling. The following year, Matthew attended Pratt Institute in Brooklyn. as an industrial design major (concentrating in toy design).
Pratt was fantastic experience for him, but his initial dreams of being a toy designer soon transformed into paper engineer. After working with Robert on books like The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, A B C Disney and Movable Mother Goose. Matthew made his first big break into the pop-up world with The Pop Up Book Of Phobias. Many books collaborations have followed, including a trilogy of New York Times best-selling Encyclopedia Prehistorica and the following series Encyclopedia Mythologica with Robert Sabuda, along with Mommy?, co-authored with the renowned Maurice Sendak and Brava Strega Nona with the ageless Tomie DePaola. His solo pop-up books include The Ark, Animal Popposites, The Jungle Book, Cinderella, The Pop-Up Book of Nursery Rhymes, and STAR WARS: Pop-Up Guide to the Galaxy. He continues to work and live in New York City, cutting, taping and folding paper into pop-up masterpieces.
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March 25, 2025
A kaiju of pop-up books and incredible work of art. The creators beautiful render the world of Godzilla in an impressive array of scenes and fun tangible pieces. It’s so much more than a pop-up book.
April 5, 2025
I won a copy of Godzilla: The Official Pop-Up Book from Goodreads.
Truly a treasure for any Godzilla fan, Godzilla: The Official Pop-Up Book by Matthew Reinhart, is full of thrills and surprises. Of course, there are the intricate pop-ups of beloved monsters, but this gorgeous book is also chock full of other delights such as "trading cards" about various monsters, sealed envelopes containing reports and summers that every Godzilla fan will cherish.
Truly a treasure for any Godzilla fan, Godzilla: The Official Pop-Up Book by Matthew Reinhart, is full of thrills and surprises. Of course, there are the intricate pop-ups of beloved monsters, but this gorgeous book is also chock full of other delights such as "trading cards" about various monsters, sealed envelopes containing reports and summers that every Godzilla fan will cherish.
March 26, 2025
I won this book in a giveaway on Goodreads. This book is beautiful! The artwork and attention to detail on the popup art is really cool! There are also these amazing playing cards and some other really cool items in the book. I don't really want to spoil it for other people.
But if you are into Godzilla and love all the movies, I would highly recommend it! Thank you again!
But if you are into Godzilla and love all the movies, I would highly recommend it! Thank you again!
March 24, 2025
Goodreads giveaway. Took months of re-asking for my prize, but I finally got it. It's very cool and interactive. Godzilla lovers will love this.
April 19, 2025
A throwback to the OG Godzilla and the agency responsible for tracking him. The pop-ups are done very well, working great for each page turn. I do wish there were another page or two as the book feels pretty short. Otherwise a fun addition to a Godzilla collector.
July 28, 2025
Every page is a monster-sized surprise, crafted with stunning detail. This is an incredible work of art, I didn’t know paper could do this.
Highly recommended for any fan of Godzilla or pop-up books alike.
Huge thanks to Insight Editions for sending a copy for review!
Highly recommended for any fan of Godzilla or pop-up books alike.
Huge thanks to Insight Editions for sending a copy for review!
March 26, 2025
Won the book over 2 months ago and never received my copy.
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