{"product_id":"the-nutcracker-a-papercut-popup-book","title":"The Nutcracker: A Papercut PopUp Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn exquisite retelling of Tchaikovskys ballet using an entirely new popup technique featuring dazzling lasercut illustrationsThe magic of Tchaikovskys ballet The Nutcracker comes to life in this theatrical popup book created by papercut artist Shobhna Patel, whose delicate lasercut popups will enchant readers young and old. Patel has invented a new paperengineering technique called the paperscope, which is used for the first time in this charming book.The classic story begins on Christmas Eve when a little girl named Clara and her brother Fritz are gathered around the Christmas tree to celebrate with family and friends. Their mysterious uncle, Drosselmeyer the toy maker, gives Clara a beautiful wooden nutcracker who magically comes to life when the clock strikes midnight. So begins an enchanting adventure featuring all of Tchaikovskys original characters: the soldier mice, the Sugar Plum Fairy, and of course a handsome prince.The Nutcracker is made all the more extraordinary by Patels intricate lasercut illustrations. The book features four popup paperscopes that spring to life when the reader presses each paperscope down with their hand to reveal the scene hidden within. The effect is one of a magical series of stage sets, recalling the storys origins as a ballet. Illustrated in color throughout\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thames \u0026 Hudson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45900070748358,"sku":"DADAX0500651248","price":21.56,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/9389\/1014\/files\/612PTtxbT0L.jpg?v=1780308698","url":"https:\/\/ergodemedia.com\/products\/the-nutcracker-a-papercut-popup-book","provider":"Ergodemedia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}