Robert Sabuda

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Robert James Sabuda (born 8 March 1965) is a leading children's pop-up book artist and paper engineer. His recent books, such as those depicting the stories of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and Alice in Wonderland, have received wide popular and critical acclaim. [1] [2]

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[edit] Biography

Sabuda was born in Pinckney, Michigan, United States, North America.

Sabuda was skilled as an artist from a very young age, and he attended the Pratt Institute in New York City. His specific interest in 3-D paper engineering (i.e., pop-up books) was sparked by a book he received that was illustrated by Vojtech Kubasta.

Sabuda's interest in children's book illustration began with an internship at Dial Books for Young Readers while attending the Pratt Institute. Initially working as a package designer, Sabuda illustrated his first children's book series, of "Bulky Board Books", in 1987. Wide recognition only came his way after he started designing pop-up books for children in 1994. [3]

Sabuda has experimented with modes of illustration in a conventionally conservative genre, using techniques including:

Sabuda presently works from his studio in New York City with his partner Matthew Reinhart, and he is involved in a wide variety of projects that involve movable paper. He has also released a video of his working style.

Sabuda has been awarded the Meggendorfer Prize three times. This prize was instituted by the Movable Book Society of America in honor of Lothar Meggendorfer.

[edit] Bibliography

[edit] First Editions

Illustrations
  1. Garrett, Randall & Vicki Ann Heydron (1986), The Gandalara Cycle I, Bantam Spectra, ISBN 0-553-25942-3
  2. Sabuda, Robert (1987), Fire Engine (A Bulky Board Book), Modern Publishing, ISBN 0-87449-233-5
  3. Sabuda, Robert (1987), Helicopter (A Bulky Board Book), Modern Publishing, ISBN 0-87449-234-3
  4. Sabuda, Robert (1987), Magic Carpet (A Bulky Board Book), Modern Publishing, ISBN 0-87449-235-1
  5. Sabuda, Robert (1987), Tugboat (A Bulky Board Book), Modern Publishing, ISBN 0-87449-236-X
  6. Coco, Eugene Bradley & Robert Sabuda (1988), The Fiddler's Son, Green Tiger Press, ISBN 0-516-09421-1
  7. Coco, Eugene Bradley & Robert Sabuda (1988), The Wishing Well, Green Tiger Press, ISBN 0-88138-112-8
  8. Lowe, Steve; Henry David Thoreau & Robert Sabuda (1990), Walden, Philomel Books, ISBN 0-399-22153-0
  9. Whitman, Walt & Robert Sabuda (1991), I Hear America Singing, Philomel Books, ISBN 0-399-21808-4
  10. Whitman, Walt & Robert Sabuda (1991), Earth Verses and Water Rhymes, Atheneum, ISBN 0-689-31693-3
  11. Sabuda, Robert (1992), Saint Valentine, Atheneum, ISBN 0-689-31762-X
  12. Lowe, Steve; Christopher Columbus & Robert Sabuda (1992), The Log of Christopher Columbus: The First Voyage: Spring, Summer and Fall 1492, Philomel Books, ISBN 0-399-22139-5
  13. Owen, Roy & Robert Sabuda (1993), The Ibis and the Egret, Philomel Books, ISBN 0-399-22504-8
  14. Levy, Constance & Robert Sabuda (1994), The Tree Place and Other Poems, Atheneum, ISBN 0-689-50599-X
  15. Sabuda, Robert (1994), Tutankhamen's Gift, Atheneum, ISBN 0-689-31818-9
  16. Houston, Gloria & Robert Sabuda (1995), Young Will: A Sunny Land With a Sunny Brook, Philomel Books, ISBN 0-399-22740-7
  17. Sabuda, Robert (1995), Arthur and the Sword, Atheneum, ISBN 0-689-31987-8
  18. Sabuda, Robert (1997), The Paper Dragon, Atheneum, ISBN 0-689-31992-4
  19. Sabuda, Robert (1999), Blizzard's Robe, Atheneum, ISBN 0-689-81161-6
  20. Sabuda, Robert (2003), Uh-oh, Leonardo! : The Adventures of Providence Traveler , 1503, Atheneum, ISBN 0-689-81160-8
Pop-up Books
  1. Sabuda, Robert (1994), The Mummy's Tomb: A Pop-Up Book, Golden Books, ISBN 0-307-17627-4
  2. Sabuda, Robert (1994), The Knight's Castle: A Pop-Up Book, Golden Books, ISBN 0-307-17626-6
  3. Beach, Thomas (pseudonym) (1994), Creepy, Crawly Halloween Fright, Troll Associates, ISBN 0-8167-3395-3
  4. Sabuda, Robert (1994), The Christmas Alphabet, Orchard Books, ISBN 0-531-09492-8
  5. Sabuda, Robert (1995), Help the Animals of South America (A Pop-Up Book), Readers Digest, ISBN 0-89577-666-9
  6. Sabuda, Robert (1995), Help the Animals of North America (A Pop-Up Book), Readers Digest, ISBN 0-89577-665-0
  7. Sabuda, Robert (1995), Help the Animals of Asia (A Pop-Up Book), Readers Digest, ISBN 0-89577-667-7
  8. Sabuda, Robert (1995), Help the Animals of Africa (A Pop-Up Book), Readers Digest, ISBN 0-89577-668-5
  9. Williams, Nancy & Robert Sabuda (1995), A Kwanzaa Celebration: A Pop-up Book, Little Simon, ISBN 0-689-80266-8
  10. Sabuda, Robert (1996), The Twelve Days of Christmas: A Pop-Up Celebration, Little Simon, ISBN 0-689-80865-8
  11. Sabuda, Robert (1997), Cookie Count: A Tasty Pop-Up, Little Simon, ISBN 0-689-81767-3
  12. Sabuda, Robert (1998), ABC Disney Pop-Up, Disney Press, ISBN 0-7868-3132-4
  13. Sabuda, Robert (1999), The Movable Mother Goose, Little Simon, ISBN 0-689-83149-8
  14. Sabuda, Robert (2000), The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: Pop-Up, Little Simon, ISBN 0-689-84014-4
  15. Thomas, Pamela & Robert Sabuda (2000), Brooklyn Pops Up, Little Simon, ISBN 0-689-84019-5
  16. Reinhart, Matthew & Robert Sabuda (2001), Young Naturalist Pop-up Handbook: Butterflies, Hyperion, ISBN 0-7868-0558-7
  17. Reinhart, Matthew & Robert Sabuda (2001), Young Naturalist Pop-up Handbook: Beetles, Hyperion, ISBN 0-7868-0557-9
  18. Moore, Clement Clarke & Robert Sabuda (2002), The Night Before Christmas Pop-up, Little Simon, ISBN 0-689-83899-9
  19. Sabuda, Robert (2003), Alice's Adventures in Wonderland: A Popup Adaptation, Little Simon, ISBN 0-689-84743-2
  20. Sabuda, Robert (2004), America the Beautiful, Little Simon, ISBN 0-689-87421-9
  21. Sabuda, Robert & Matthew Reinhart (2005), Encyclopedia Prehistorica Dinosaurs: The Definitive Pop-Up, Candlewick, ISBN 0-7636-2228-1
  22. Sabuda, Robert (2005), Winter's Tale: An Original Pop-Up Journey, Little Simon, ISBN 1-4169-0787-4
  23. Sabuda, Robert & Matthew Reinhart (2006), Encyclopedia Prehistorica Sharks and Other Sea Monsters: The Definitive Pop-Up, Candlewick, ISBN 0-7636-2228-1
  24. Sabuda, Robert & Matthew Reinhart (2007), Encyclopedia Prehistorica Mega-Beasts: The Definitive Pop-Up, Candlewick, ISBN 0-7636-2230-3
Other Pop-Ups
  1. Sabuda, Robert (2005), Christmas Alphabet Cards: Collectible Tin Set, Running Press Kids, ISBN 0-7624-2554-7
Authored Articles
  1. Sabuda, Robert (2003), "Op-Art; Tired of Shopping? Build a Gift", New York Times (no. December 20), <http://select.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=FB0A17F63F5B0C738EDDAB0994DB404482>. Retrieved on January 24, 2006

[edit] Printed references

Newspaper Biography
  1. Hedges, Chris (2003), "In Him, Storyteller Meets Architect", New York Times (no. December 9), <http://select.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=F50912F63A590C7A8CDDAB0994DB404482>. Retrieved on January 24, 2006
Newspaper articles
  1. Carvajal, Doreen (2000), "Boing! Pop-Up Books Are Growing Up; Flaps, Foldouts and Complexities Attract Adult Eyes", New York Times (no. November 27), <http://select.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=F50A13FA345E0C748EDDA80994D8404482>. Retrieved on January 24, 2006
News References
  1. Editorial Board, New York Times (2006), "New York Times Children's Bestseller List", New York Times, <http://www.nytimes.com/pages/books/bestseller/>. Retrieved on January 24, 2006
Critical Acclaim
  1. Chapin, Ted (2004), "'America the Beautiful,' and 'Liberty's Journey': From Sea to Shining Sea", New York Times (no. November 14), <http://www.nytimes.com/2004/11/14/books/review/14CHAPIN.html>. Retrieved on January 24, 2006
  2. Heller, Steven (2003), "Ready for Her Close-Up", New York Times (no. November 16), <http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9405E2D81539F935A25752C1A9659C8B63>. Retrieved on January 24, 2006
  3. Marcus, Leonard S. (2002), "Children's Books", New York Times (no. December 8), <http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9800E0DF1338F93BA35751C1A9649C8B63>. Retrieved on January 24, 2006
  4. Tzannes, Robin (1994), "The Littlest Pharaoh", New York Times (no. May 22), <http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9C0DE7DA1039F931A15756C0A962958260>. Retrieved on January 24, 2006

[edit] Web references

  1. Robert Sabuda.com. Robert Sabuda.com, Inc.. Retrieved on January 24, 2006.
  2. Meet the Artists - Robert Sabuda : Biography. National Centre for Children's Illustrated Literature, USA. Retrieved on January 24, 2006.
  3. Meet the Artists - Robert Sabuda : Critical essay. Betty Carter, National Centre for Children's Illustrated Literature, USA. Retrieved on January 24, 2006.

[edit] References

  1. ^ (Editorial Board 2006)
  2. ^ Howell, P. (2005-09-22). Meet the Author - Robert Sabuda. Retrieved on 2008-02-07 from http://www.robertsabuda.com/sabuda.pdf.
  3. ^ (Hedges 2003)
  4. ^ (Sabuda 1995)
  5. ^ (Sabuda 1999)
  6. ^ (Sabuda 1994)
  7. ^ (Sabuda 1992)

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