Game of Thrones: A Pop-Up Guide to Westeros Hardcover – Pop up, June 10, 2014

The book is just beautiful! Start with the cover--It just looks impressive; I am absolutely amazed at the detail work that went into this book. The paper engineering is absolutely top notch, so kudos to Matthew Reinhart, for that part of it. The engineering is as good as any of Robert Sabuda's books.I just finished thoroughly reading all the pull-out's and information provided about the world of Westeros--one word, "wonderful!" For those who don't realize it, it is a Pop-Up book, not a novel. While a lot of information is given, it will never be what a full book could provide, so if you're looking for info. either go to the novel, itself, or a Game of Thrones Guide. Personally, I enjoyed--especially--the information provided about the various houses and some of the history of the land. I was impressed.And then...the BIG reveal! The spine of the book unhinges and you can open up all the pages of the book into one huge pop-up. Yes, all of the pop-ups displayed at one time. The publishers have thoughtfully provided an insert sheet with a diagram and instructions as how to (carefully) open your book so you don't damage it in handling. I've opened mine all the way up a couple of times, now, and if you follow the instructions, no damage results.I am amazed at the size of some of the pop-ups. Some are quite large and oh, so very impressive! Even some of the more moderately sized pop-ups are beautiful. I loved the raven, dire wolf and dragon! "The Wall" had to be my favorite, though for its impressiveness, intricacy in detail and beauty. I have a rather sizeable collection of pop-up books (Sabuda and Reinhart are my favorite paper engineers), and I've seen many, many pop-ups. This is by far, the most impressive, most beautiful, and most well engineered book I have ever seen. But please remember, this book is not one that should be given to a child: First, because Game of Thrones is not a kids story, and second, because of the intricacies of the pop-ups, a child could easily damage the expensive book.For those people who might receive a book damaged during shipping, I say, send it back and get it replaced. Authors/engineers who work to create a beautiful work, such as, Game of Thrones: A Pop-Up Guide to Westeros, do not deserve to be downgraded for something that happened to damage a book during shipping--the authors have no control over that. Give the packagers/shippers a bad mark, the authors deserve better. Care and love went into the creation of this pop-up book--you can see it just be reading and looking at this beautiful book. My book arrived in pristine condition and undamaged. Yes, you paid for it and you deserve to get an undamaged book, but if it arrives damaged, use some sense--SEND IT BACK and request an undamaged book. The authors shouldn't be penalized by knocking of 1 1/2 stars.Finally, to all Game of Thrones fans, I think you will be favorably impressed by the quality of this book. Read it, open it, enjoy it. One person seeing the book opened up all the way told me that they could see fans of the series watching it on tv/dvd, snacking on Westeros food, and the pop-up book opened up all the way on a nearby table. Sounds like fun to me. I'll come.By the way...take a look at the "Related Media" at the bottom of the book's page. Watch the video. I think you could get a good idea from looking at that. My best to you all. I hope you all enjoy your new pop-up book.

I have also given Matthew Reinharts Diagon Alley & Hogwarts Pop-up books to my relatives AND as my work white elephant gift this year & my co-workers fought over them! I won the gift exchange!! WAHOO!! They are just amazing!! Tons of pop ups in layer after layer on each page & they open up into 3D dioramas. I cannot tell you how fun these are! they will blow your mind with how intricate they are! Enjoy!!

This is the best Pop Up Book EVER!!! There are some Videos available on YouTube which I advise you to watch because the people who sell these here on Amazon only have a Cover shot attached. These been around for a while but I just found out about them recently. Which is great because they cost around $80 back than and now you can get them for around $40. They also make a great Gift for any GoT Fan.

What a fabulous book! This has all of the elements of the current architecture of pop up books but oh, so much more.As you open each page you get a big pop up of one of the castles or territories of Westeros. You also have pull outs for family crests and descriptions. There are also smaller "books" that fold out for more detail.But the best part of all is that the spine is attached with magnets and can be opened, allowing the entire book to fold out into a giant map of Westeros. The only thing you need is the music for the opening credits.This is not your kiddie pop up book. This is a pop up book for adults. The pages are a little delicate for opening and wouldn't withstand the rough use of a child. But an adult will really enjoy this book. If you have a table big enough what a great centerpiece for a last season Game of Thrones viewing party.

It's a wonderful book and contraption that appeals to both the GOT fan and the inner child. First you turn the pages and reveal the kingdoms. There are additional pop up on the corners and pull tabs that reveal giants and dragons.i waited a week to unfold it all into the continent Westeros. The directions provided are impt for this endeavor. You have to unfold it all in a specific order, but that's what appeals to the inner a child- it's like a puzzle. And the real test is folding it back into a book. Saying it's the directions in reverse is a bit of an understatement. Having said that it's all wonderful and fun and amazing. How someone figured out how to create the kingdoms as pop ups is intriguing. But then to have the whole book fold out to revel all of the locations in a spacious panoramic view ? MIND BLOWING!!!And finally, it costs $65 in book stores and I got it on Amazon for $38.00. Awesome.