creatures of the deep

The magnificent prints of Ernst Haeckel, who captured the amazing forms of the natural world, spring to life in this exciting pop-up book that reveals the vibrant intricacy of his work. Now paper engineer Maike Biederstaedt has transformed Haeckel’s transcendent work into a threedimensional book that allows readers to appreciate Haeckel’s vivid colors, exceptional precision and fascination with patterns and geometry. This stunning book features seven pop-ups that allow readers to see nature’s brilliance the way that Haeckel did (as marvelous mathematically based creations that support his theory of the unity of all living things). Certain to appeal to his huge variety of fans, this pop-up version of a timeless classic will be treasured for years to come.

Reading age: 5+

Edition: 2016