The Raven A POP-UP BOOK ■ ■ BY E D G A R A L L A N P O E ■ D E S I G N E D BY DAV I D P E L H A M ■ I L LU S T R AT E D BY C H R I S TO P H E R W O R M E L L
S E LLING POINTS ■■“The Raven,” first published in 1845, has been studied and discussed for generations ■■ Master designer and paper engineer David Pelham’s creative,
Bestselling author David Pelham and Christopher Wormell bring to life the classic poem of Edgar Allan Poe
interactive books—including The Human Body, Dimensional Man, Sam’s Sandwich, and A Is for Animals—have sold millions worldwide ■■ The macabre tone of “The Raven” and the dark, ominous artwork make it a wonderful book for Halloween, while its upmarket appearance makes it a special gift for any occasion ■■ A great crossover title for a young audience and older literature enthusiasts alike, as well as for pop-up book collectors
S PECIFICATIONS 7 colour pop-up illustrations 14 pages 10¼ × 8½" • 260 × 216mm Hardcover pop-up
Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered weak and weary, Over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore— While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping, As of some one gently rapping, rapping at my chamber door.
RIGHTS: WORLD ENGLISH PUB MONTH: AUGUST POP-UP • INTERACTIVE • POETRY • HORROR ISBN 978-1-4197-2197-7 ISBN 978-1-4197-2197-7 UK £16.99 US$27.50 52750
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dgar Allan Poe’s “The Raven” is one of the most widely recognised poems in
the English language. When it first appeared
in the New York Evening Mirror in 1845, the poem made Poe an overnight sensation. Master
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paper engineer David Pelham amazes us once again with his pop-up design interpreting this haunting love story. Edgar Allan Poe, the 19th-century writer, is known for his gothic and macabre work. David Pelham, a designer and paper engineer, has created numerous bestselling children’s books. Christopher Wormell, an outstanding artist and printmaker, has written and illustrated a variety of children’s books. Pelham and Wormell reside in London.
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